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Bologna in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Bologna in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Bologna in April 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Bologna in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +18°C and about 11 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 8 rainy days and 98 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
98 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bologna has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Bologna in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bologna for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +22°C during the day to a minimum of +3°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +18°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +21°C.

Is Bologna warm or cold in April?

Bologna is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +14°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +6°C to +9°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Bologna:

Climate in Bologna in April

Bologna weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+14°C+18°C+23°C
Min. temperature
-8°C-1°C+5°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+30°C+35°C
Rainfall
76 mm98 mm90 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
68%68%66%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
131114
Cloudy days
12119
Rainy days
688
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +14°C to +18°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 76 mm to 98 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 13 sunny days in March to 11 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Bologna in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Bologna is gradually decreasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Bologna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 33% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 135 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 52 mm, which is considered heavy rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
April is one of the rainiest months in Bologna, here is a comparison with other months, 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.

How was the weather last April in Bologna?

This is the weather in Bologna in April 2023:
1 April
☁️
+17°C
2 April
🌧️
+12°C
3 April
🌧️
+11°C
4 April
🌧️
+12°C
5 April
☀️
+17°C
6 April
☀️
+17°C
7 April
☀️
+20°C
8 April
☀️
+22°C
9 April
☀️
+20°C
10 April
☀️
+16°C
11 April
☀️
+18°C
12 April
☀️
+19°C
13 April
☀️
+19°C
14 April
☀️
+21°C
15 April
☀️
+22°C
16 April
☀️
+20°C
17 April
☀️
+14°C
18 April
☀️
+17°C
19 April
☀️
+19°C
20 April
☀️
+16°C
21 April
🌧️
+11°C
22 April
🌧️
+11°C
23 April
☀️
+20°C
24 April
🌧️
+15°C
25 April
☀️
+19°C
26 April
☀️
+20°C
27 April
☀️
+20°C
28 April
☀️
+20°C
29 April
☀️
+20°C
30 April
☀️
+21°C
In April 2023 Bologna had 23 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Bologna climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Bologna in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+17°C) and the highest in 2007 (+24°C). The driest year was 1995 with only 40 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 550 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bologna in April:

Is April a good time to visit Bologna?

April is a really good time to go to Bologna. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Bologna.

Can you sunbathe in Bologna in April?

April has mild temperatures in Bologna. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Bologna rainy in April?

Bologna is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bologna in April?

The amount of sunny days in Bologna during April varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Bologna

Source of the data

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.