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Montemonaco weather

Montemonaco weather
Photo: Accurimbono / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Montemonaco weather depends first of all on elevation. The village stands at 988 m above sea level in the upper Aso valley, on a ridge-top plateau facing Monte Zampa and Monte Sibilla, and it is the second-highest municipality in Le Marche. In Montemonaco winters are long, very cold and snowy, while summers are short, warm and mostly clear.

Much of the municipality lies within the Sibillini National Park in the Sibillini Mountains and rises to the peaks of the Vettore massif, home to Lago di Pilato. For this reason the weather in the village and on the ridges should be assessed separately.

Today in Montemonaco: cloudy, high 13 °C and low 8 °C, wind up to 18 km/h.

Updated: November 11, 2026 at 12:21 PM

13 °CNow
13 / 8 °CToday's high and low
16 km/hWind from SW
0.0 mmRain expected today

The coming days

DaySkyHigh / lowRainMax wind
Today 11 NovCloudy13° / 8°0.0 mm18 km/h SW
Thursday 12 NovPartly cloudy14° / 8°5.2 mm24 km/h SW
Friday 13 NovHeavy rain10° / 6°23.3 mm27 km/h SW
Saturday 14 NovCloudy5° / 2°7.2 mm14 km/h NW
Sunday 15 NovRain9° / 4°4.3 mm8 km/h SW
Monday 16 NovRain9° / 5°16.2 mm13 km/h SW
Tuesday 17 NovPartly cloudy10° / 4°1.6 mm13 km/h SW
Wednesday 18 NovPartly cloudy8° / 5°10.1 mm17 km/h SW
Thursday 19 NovRain8° / 4°7.1 mm18 km/h SW
Friday 20 NovPartly cloudy8° / 3°0.5 mm28 km/h SW

Forecast by MET Norway, updated automatically · license CC BY 4.0

Sunrise and sunset

Sunrise
06:53
Sunset
16:47

Calculated for this page's coordinates, Italian time.

The next 24 hours

  1. 1313°0.0 mm16 SW
  2. 1413°0.0 mm17 SW
  3. 1512°0.0 mm18 SW
  4. 1611°0.0 mm17 SW
  5. 1710°0.0 mm16 SW
  6. 189°0.0 mm16 SW
  7. 199°0.0 mm17 SW
  8. 209°0.0 mm17 SW
  9. 218°0.0 mm18 SW
  10. 228°0.0 mm18 SW
  11. 238°0.0 mm18 SW
  12. 009°0.0 mm18 SW
  13. 019°0.0 mm19 SW
  14. 029°0.0 mm19 SW
  15. 039°0.0 mm17 SW
  16. 049°0.0 mm14 SW
  17. 059°0.0 mm12 SW
  18. 069°0.4 mm11 SW
  19. 078°0.7 mm9 SW
  20. 088°0.0 mm11 SW
  21. 0910°0.0 mm12 S
  22. 1012°0.2 mm12 S
  23. 1113°0.2 mm13 S
  24. 1213°0.2 mm15 S

Montemonaco weather: forecast for the coming days

The forecast for Montemonaco refers to the main village, at around 1,000 meters. Before a hike toward Vettore or Lago di Pilato, it is worth also checking the weather in Foce di Montemonaco. In winter and early spring, also check the Sibillini avalanche bulletin (bollettino valanghe).

In winter it is useful to check the forecast again on the morning of departure. In March 2026, for example, snow began to fall in the early morning hours and the village woke up covered in white.

Montemonaco weather: the climate month by month

The 1961-1990 averages from the Montemonaco weather station show January as the coldest month, with a mean temperature of 0.9 °C. The warmest month is August, at 20.6 °C. The annual mean is about 11 °C.

Winter. In December, January and February average lows stay below freezing: −0.8 °C in December, −1.4 °C in January and −0.9 °C in February. Average highs range from 3.6 °C in January to 5.4 °C in December.

Spring. Temperatures rise slowly. March has an average high of 8.2 °C and a low of 1.3 °C, April reaches 13.3 °C and 4.9 °C, May 18 °C and 8 °C.

Summer. June has an average high of 22.6 °C. July and August settle at around 26 °C by day and 15 °C at night. July is also the sunniest month.

Fall. September stays mild, with an average high of 22.2 °C. October drops to 15.7 °C and November to 9.5 °C, with average lows around 3.7 °C.

Montemonaco weather: snow and conditions

In Montemonaco snow is nothing new, and the Municipality is equipped to deal with bad weather. In 2023 the first snow arrived at the end of November, with a few centimeters in the village. In these cases the greatest danger is ice on the roads, especially at night.

In March 2026 a final lash of winter brought more heavy, wet snow. Snowplows cleared the roads within half a day. The Municipality closed the schools as a precaution and advised traveling in vehicles fitted with snow chains. In the same days the avalanche risk on the eastern side of Vettore was at level 3, that is, considerable. On April 1, 2025, too, several centimeters of snow fell in Foce di Montemonaco.

At altitude snow lasts a long time: on the trail from Foce to Lago di Pilato, patches can remain until late July.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is Montemonaco in winter?

Montemonaco lies at an elevation of 988 m and has long, very cold winters. January is the coldest month, with a mean temperature of 0.9 °C, average highs of 3.6 °C and average lows of −1.4 °C. In December and February too, average lows drop below freezing, so subzero temperatures at night are normal.

In which months can it snow in Montemonaco?

In Montemonaco snow usually comes with winter, but it can also fall out of season. In 2023 the first snow in the village fell at the end of November. In March 2026 a final snowfall brought 10-15 cm, and on April 1, 2025 several centimeters fell in Foce di Montemonaco. Even in spring, then, it is wise to check the forecast.

Do you need snow chains to reach Montemonaco when it snows?

During the March 2026 snowfall the Municipality of Montemonaco urged maximum caution when traveling and advised vehicles fitted with snow chains, because the snow was heavy and mixed with water. Snowplows cleared the roads in half a day, but after a snowfall the risk of ice remains, especially at night.

Can you hike to Lago di Pilato in winter?

In winter the trail that climbs from Foce di Montemonaco to Lago di Pilato is very dangerous because of avalanche risk. For this reason the recommended period runs from May to October. Along the route snow can last until late July. Before setting out, check the weather at altitude and the avalanche bulletin.