If you plan to visit Bologna in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +20°C during the day and approximately 9 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 182 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
+2°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
182 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bologna has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in Bologna in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bologna for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +10°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +24°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +21°C.
Is Bologna warm or cold in October?
Bologna is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +26°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +16°C to +12°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Bologna:
Climate in Bologna in October
Bologna weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+26°C
+20°C
+13°C
Min. temperature
+7°C
+2°C
-5°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+32°C
+23°C
Rainfall
194 mm
182 mm
94 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
69%
78%
83%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
12
9
6
Cloudy days
4
9
10
Rainy days
11
12
13
Snowy days
0
0
0
October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September.It’s getting colder in October. From +26°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +20°C.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 194 mm to 182 mm.Humidity rises from 69% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 12 sunny days in September to 9 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Bologna in October 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 October, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Bologna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 102 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October 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 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.
How was the weather last October in Bologna?
This is the weather in Bologna in October 2023:
1 October
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+28°C
2 October
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+28°C
3 October
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+28°C
4 October
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+26°C
5 October
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+26°C
6 October
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+25°C
7 October
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+27°C
8 October
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+30°C
9 October
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+32°C
10 October
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+28°C
11 October
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+28°C
12 October
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+25°C
13 October
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+26°C
14 October
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+26°C
15 October
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+24°C
16 October
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+16°C
17 October
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+18°C
18 October
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+14°C
19 October
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+20°C
20 October
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+26°C
21 October
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+23°C
22 October
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+24°C
23 October
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+21°C
24 October
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+21°C
25 October
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+21°C
26 October
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+20°C
27 October
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+23°C
28 October
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+23°C
29 October
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+21°C
30 October
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+22°C
31 October
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+21°C
In October 2023 Bologna had 22 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 27%. 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 October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Bologna climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Bologna in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Bologna?
It’s always a good time to visit Bologna, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bologna in October?
October 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 October?
Bologna is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bologna in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bologna in October, 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, 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.