What are the cycling conditions like in Umbrailpass?

🚴♂️ Umbrailpass – Pass Open/Close Seasons Typical open season: Umbrail Pass is usually open for summer traffic once snow has melted and maintenance crews clear the road. Typical closure period: It closes in late autumn / early November due to snow and winter conditions (in 2025 it closed 10 Nov at 14:00 ). Approximate season window: Historically from late May/early June to early/mid November depending on snow depth and weather. 🌡️ Weather Conditions to Expect During the Cycling Season (Summer – June to October) Temperatures: Even in summer, at ~2500 m you can expect cool to cold conditions , often 5 °C–10 °C near the top, even when valleys are warm. Rapid changes: Weather changes quickly — clear skies can turn to rain, wind or even snow at high altitude in shoulder months (May or October). Afternoon storms: Common in Alps — plan to start early in the morning to avoid thunderstorms. Wind: Alpine passes can have strong gusts , especially near summit ridges. Outside Summer Season (Late Autumn to Spring) Snow and ice: Roads can be snow-covered or icy and unsafe for bikes. Cold temperatures: Sub-zero weather persists above ~2000 m for most of winter. Summer closure until next spring: Pass stays closed through winter until roads are cleared (often late May/June). 🚴♀️ Cyclist Safety Tips Check forecast by altitude: Mountain weather is localized — a pass forecast can differ sharply from nearby valley forecasts. Dressing: Bring layered clothing , waterproof gear, and cold-weather accessories (gloves, head cover). Start early: Reduces risk of afternoon storms and cold descending conditions. Snow risk early/late season: Be prepared for residual snow near summit even in May or late October.

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Pass Information

2,503m

Elevation

12.0%

Max Gradient

33.0 km

Length

Current status: open

Opening Period: Wintersperre

Current Conditions

H559 Umbrailpassstraße | Route: Bormio (I) - Santa Maria im Münstertal | ganzjährig geöffnet, bei schlechter Witterung Einschränkungen möglich | Aufgrund der schmalen Straßenverhältnisse und der engen Kehren nicht zu empfehlen | Max. Länge für Reisebusse: 10 m (ohne Anhänger oder Skiablage) | Für LKW-Anhänger verboten. Das Höchstgewicht beträgt 28 t zwischen Santa Maria und Schais-Brücke, ansonsten 18 t. | Computed opening: openAllDay=True, openNextHour=True, minutesLeftOpen=2644, minutesLeftClosed=0

Mon

13 Jul

flash_on

Thunderstorm

05:38 — 21:09

18° / 9°

Precipitation 8 mm

Humidity 97 %

🚴‍♂️ Umbrailpass – Pass Open/Close Seasons

Typical open season: Umbrail Pass is usually open for summer traffic once snow has melted and maintenance crews clear the road.
Typical closure period: It closes in late autumn / early November due to snow and winter conditions (in 2025 it closed 10 Nov at 14:00).
Approximate season window: Historically from late May/early June to early/mid November depending on snow depth and weather.

🌡️ Weather Conditions to Expect

During the Cycling Season (Summer – June to October)

Temperatures: Even in summer, at ~2500 m you can expect cool to cold conditions, often 5 °C–10 °C near the top, even when valleys are warm.
Rapid changes: Weather changes quickly — clear skies can turn to rain, wind or even snow at high altitude in shoulder months (May or October).
Afternoon storms: Common in Alps — plan to start early in the morning to avoid thunderstorms.
Wind: Alpine passes can have strong gusts, especially near summit ridges.

Outside Summer Season (Late Autumn to Spring)

Snow and ice: Roads can be snow-covered or icy and unsafe for bikes.
Cold temperatures: Sub-zero weather persists above ~2000 m for most of winter.
Summer closure until next spring: Pass stays closed through winter until roads are cleared (often late May/June).

🚴‍♀️ Cyclist Safety Tips

Check forecast by altitude: Mountain weather is localized — a pass forecast can differ sharply from nearby valley forecasts.
Dressing: Bring layered clothing, waterproof gear, and cold-weather accessories (gloves, head cover).
Start early: Reduces risk of afternoon storms and cold descending conditions.
Snow risk early/late season: Be prepared for residual snow near summit even in May or late October.

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Location

Weather Forecast

Next 7 Days

Mon

13 Jul

flash_on

Thunderstorm

05:38 — 21:09

18° / 9°

Precipitation 8 mm

Humidity 97 %

Tue

14 Jul

flash_on

Thunderstorm

05:39 — 21:08

16° / 9°

Precipitation 5 mm

Humidity 85 %

Wed

15 Jul

water_drop

Rain showers

05:40 — 21:08

16° / 9°

Precipitation 2 mm

Humidity 82 %

Thu

16 Jul

cloud

Overcast

05:41 — 21:07

17° / 8°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 91 %

Fri

17 Jul

cloud

Overcast

05:42 — 21:06

16° / 9°

Precipitation 2 mm

Humidity 85 %

Sat

18 Jul

cloud

Overcast

05:43 — 21:05

15° / 7°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 96 %

Sun

19 Jul

water_drop

Rain showers

05:44 — 21:04

13° / 6°

Precipitation 4 mm

Humidity 86 %

Climate Overview

Month	Temp Day	Temp Night	Sunny Days	Sun Hours	Rain Days	Precipitation	Humidity	UV Index	Day Length
Jan	-5°C	-15°C	17	5.5h	18	93 mm	75 %	2	9h 4m
Feb	-3°C	-14°C	18	7.3h	9	13 mm	73 %	3	10h 21m
Mar	-1°C	-12°C	23	8.6h	14	57 mm	70 %	4	11h 56m
Apr	3°C	-7°C	25	10.4h	14	49 mm	68 %	5	13h 36m
May	4°C	-4°C	27	11.1h	18	77 mm	65 %	6	15h 1m
Jun	14°C	3°C	30	13.8h	14	45 mm	67 %	7	15h 45m
Jul	12°C	1°C	29	12.2h	22	74 mm	66 %	8	15h 23m
Aug	14°C	3°C	29	11.7h	18	67 mm	68 %	7	14h 7m
Sep	9°C	0°C	25	9.9h	16	57 mm	70 %	5	12h 31m
Oct	4°C	-5°C	27	8.5h	13	44 mm	72 %	4	10h 52m
Nov	-2°C	-11°C	21	6.7h	10	64 mm	76 %	2	9h 25m
Dec	-2°C	-13°C	23	6.7h	10	15 mm	77 %	2	8h 38m