Belluno
Belluno is the capital of its province in northern Italy's Veneto region, a town of Venetian-era palaces at the foot of the Eastern Dolomites and the gateway to Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park.
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Belluno is the capital of the province of Belluno in northern Italy's Veneto region, about 100 km north of Venice, and the main town of the Eastern Dolomites. It sits on a rocky spur where the Ardo stream meets the Piave river, a site that mattered in both world wars. The old town faces the Schiara mountain group, and the northern part of the municipality lies in Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, which makes the city its gateway.
The old centre clusters around Piazza Duomo, with the cathedral, Palazzo dei Rettori and Fontana di San Gioatà around it. Venice ruled the town from 1404 to 1797, and the Palazzo dei Rettori housed its governors for almost 400 years. Summer and autumn are the easier seasons for walking. Winters are very cold, and the town is often the coldest provincial capital in Italy by average winter temperature.
Belluno in five
- Take the train from Venice and keep going by busThe rail line from Venice ends at Belluno in about 2 hours. From there, regional buses reach Cortina, Agordo and Alleghe, so check timetables before you plan a day.Italy by train off-peak
- Walk the old town in an hourPiazza dei Martiri and the cathedral square are close together, with Venetian-style arcades. It is a calm place to land before heading into the hills.
- Check hut and trail datesMountain huts and high trails open by season and weather. Look at each hut's official page or the park's page before you commit to a route, and carry cash or a card as that hut allows.Dolomites hut-to-hut
- Hire a car for side valleysA car reaches Lake Santa Croce, the Agordino and the passes on your own time. Mountain roads close in winter or snow, so check road status before you leave.
Need to know
- Airport
- Venice Marco Polo (VCE), about 1.5 hours by car; Treviso (TSF) nearby
- Getting there
- Train from Venice, about 2 hours
- Getting around
- On foot in town; regional buses and a car for the valleys
- Best base
- The old town near the station
- Time needed
- 2 to 4 days for town and trails
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear6 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh6°Low-2°Cold, ski seasonJanuaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 6°
- Low
- -2°
- Precipitation
- 62 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, ski season
- FebruaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh8°Low1°Cold, ski seasonFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 8°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 89 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, ski season
- MarchRain13 rainy daysHigh11°Low2°Late snowMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 118 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Late snow
- AprilRain14 rainy daysHigh14°Low6°Spring thawAprilRain
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 158 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring thaw
- MayRain21 rainy daysHigh17°Low10°Low walksMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 203 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Low walks
- JuneRain18 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh23°Low14°High trails openJuneRain
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 139 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
High trails open
- JulyRain17 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh25°Low16°Peak hikingJulyRain
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 127 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Peak hiking
- AugustRain13 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh25°Low16°Peak hikingAugustRain
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 128 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Peak hiking
- SeptemberRain13 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh20°Low12°Clear, larchesSeptemberRain
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 126 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Clear, larches
- OctoberRain11 rainy daysHigh16°Low9°Autumn colorOctoberRain
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 158 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Autumn color
- NovemberRain9 rainy daysHigh10°Low3°Early snowNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 155 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Early snow
- DecemberPartly cloudy7 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh7°Low0°Cold, lightsDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 0°
- Precipitation
- 104 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, lights
Average daily high and low in Belluno, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Belluno
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- -2°
- Humidity
- 78%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 20%
Belluno
06:02 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today14°6°20%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 14°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Wed11°7°28%Wednesday: Rain. High 11°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 28%.
- Thu12°5°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 12°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri12°5°17%Friday: Cloudy. High 12°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 17%.
- Sat10°4°23%Saturday: Fog. High 10°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 23%.
- Sun11°3°17%Sunday: Rain. High 11°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 17%.
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Day trips by train
- Cortina d'Ampezzoabout 1 to 1.5 hours by bus or carThe famous resort, with lifts and trails in summer.Read the guide
- Dolomiti Bellunesi National Parkabout 30 to 60 min by carWalks, rivers and quiet valleys, away from the big resorts.
- Feltreabout 30 to 40 min by trainA small walled town with frescoed houses.
Before you go to Belluno
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Rules for Belluno, checked
- Italy is part of the Schengen area. Check whether you need a visa or other entry permission on the Foreign Ministry site before you book.Source
- Declare cash above the EU threshold when entering or leaving the EU. Check the current amount and rules with Italy's customs agency (ADM) before you travel.
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
- Restaurants may add a coperto (cover charge) and a service charge. Check the bill before you add a tip.
- The Ponte della Vittoria carries traffic only towards the city centre, so plan driving routes around it.
Plan around Belluno
Regions, cities and the rules every visitor needs
Read the guideDolomites hut-to-hutA multi-day route and booking guide
Read the guideCortina d'AmpezzoThe famous resort, about 1.25 hours away
Read the guideBolzano (Bozen)German-speaking South Tyrol to the north
Read the guideDolomitesThe range, with passes and bases
Read the guideSchengen 90/180 ruleCounting days across the Alps
Read the guideBelluno FAQ
Is Belluno worth visiting?
As a calm base and a stop on a Dolomites trip, yes. It has an attractive old town and easy rail from Venice, but fewer headline sights than Cortina.
How do you get from Venice to Belluno?
By train in about 2 hours, with services on the line through Conegliano. Check timetables, since trains can be less frequent than on main lines.
Is Belluno a good base for the Dolomites?
Yes, for the southern Dolomites and the Piave valley. For high peaks and big resorts, you may prefer Cortina or a valley town closer to the passes.
How many days do you need in Belluno?
A day covers the old town. Two to four days lets you walk in the national park or take a bus to Cortina.
When is the best time to visit Belluno?
Late spring to early autumn for hiking, and December to March for skiing nearby. Many huts and lifts close in the shoulder months.