January could be a good time to visit Bologna, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +8°C, and there are typically 9 sunny days in January. However, expect about 4 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 40 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Bologna;
Average weather
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+8°C
Avg. max. temperature
-15°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bologna has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Bologna in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bologna for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +15°C during the day to a minimum of -5°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +9°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +13°C to +8°C.
Is Bologna warm or cold in January?
Bologna is typically cool in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +9°C to +8°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +3°C to +1°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Bologna, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Bologna in January
Bologna weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+9°C
+8°C
+10°C
Min. temperature
-13°C
-15°C
-16°C
Max. temperature
+20°C
+19°C
+21°C
Rainfall
66 mm
40 mm
65 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
82%
80%
75%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1018 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
9
9
10
Cloudy days
15
16
13
Rainy days
6
4
4
Snowy days
1
2
1
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +9°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +8°C.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 66 mm to 40 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 9 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Bologna in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Bologna is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Bologna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 50 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain.On average, there are about 5 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bologna wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 20% chance of precipitation and 198 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Bologna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 3 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
January is one of the snowiest months in Bologna.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Bologna?
This is the weather in Bologna in January 2023:
1 January
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+13°C
2 January
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+12°C
3 January
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+10°C
4 January
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+8°C
5 January
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+15°C
6 January
🌧️
+6°C
7 January
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+7°C
8 January
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+7°C
9 January
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+3°C
10 January
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+6°C
11 January
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+9°C
12 January
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+7°C
13 January
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+8°C
14 January
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+11°C
15 January
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+11°C
16 January
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+11°C
17 January
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+13°C
18 January
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+12°C
19 January
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+7°C
20 January
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+7°C
21 January
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+6°C
22 January
☀️
+8°C
23 January
🌫️
+6°C
24 January
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+7°C
25 January
🌫️
+7°C
26 January
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+7°C
27 January
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+7°C
28 January
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+11°C
29 January
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+10°C
30 January
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+13°C
31 January
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+8°C
In January 2023 Bologna had 14 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Bologna climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Bologna in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+6°C) and the highest in 1983 (+13°C). The driest year was 1993 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 221 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bologna in January:
Is January a good time to visit Bologna?
It’s always a good time to visit Bologna, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bologna in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Bologna rainy in January?
Bologna is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Bologna in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bologna in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bologna, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.