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Bologna in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bologna in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Bologna, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Bologna in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Bologna in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +8°C during the day and approximately 8 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 41 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Bologna;

Average weather

☀️
+8°C
Avg. max. temperature
-15°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
41 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
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 +13°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +9°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to +11°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.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+9°C+8°C+10°C
Min. temperature
-13°C-15°C-16°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+19°C+21°C
Rainfall
65 mm41 mm61 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
83%81%75%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1018 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
889
Cloudy days
11118
Rainy days
1088
Snowy days
232

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 65 mm to 41 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 81%. 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 8 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 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 2 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 52% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 109 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
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 37% chance of precipitation and 194 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 41 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Bologna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 4 mm.

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
🌫️
+11°C
2 January
🌫️
+11°C
3 January
🌫️
+10°C
4 January
🌫️
+12°C
5 January
☀️
+12°C
6 January
🌫️
+10°C
7 January
☁️
+10°C
8 January
🌫️
+12°C
9 January
☀️
+10°C
10 January
☀️
+13°C
11 January
☀️
+11°C
12 January
☀️
+11°C
13 January
☀️
+9°C
14 January
☀️
+12°C
15 January
🌫️
+8°C
16 January
🌫️
+9°C
17 January
🌫️
+5°C
18 January
☁️
+6°C
19 January
🌫️
+5°C
20 January
🌧️
+5°C
21 January
☀️
+5°C
22 January
🌧️
+5°C
23 January
🌧️
+8°C
24 January
🌧️
+9°C
25 January
🌧️
+7°C
26 January
☁️
+6°C
27 January
☁️
+6°C
28 January
🌧️
+6°C
29 January
☀️
+7°C
30 January
☀️
+9°C
31 January
☀️
+11°C
In January 2023 Bologna had 11 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 1980 (+17°C) and the highest in 2022 (+20°C). The driest year was 2006 with only 549 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 11684 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.

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, 2023.

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.