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Bologna in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Bologna in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
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Cloudy
October could be a good time to visit Bologna, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +20°C, and there are typically 11 sunny days in October. However, expect about 7 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 184 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
+2°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
184 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
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 +25°C during the day to a minimum of +12°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +23°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +24°C.

Is Bologna warm or cold in October?

Bologna is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +25°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.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+25°C+20°C+13°C
Min. temperature
+7°C+2°C-5°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+30°C+23°C
Rainfall
198 mm184 mm95 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
68%78%82%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
15117
Cloudy days
91316
Rainy days
677
Snowy days
000

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +25°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 198 mm to 184 mm. Humidity rises from 68% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 15 sunny days in September to 11 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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 3 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 2 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 13% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 34 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. Bologna is amazing in October with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
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 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 October in Bologna?

This is the weather in Bologna in October 2023:
1 October
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+22°C
2 October
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+25°C
3 October
☀️
+24°C
4 October
☀️
+22°C
5 October
☀️
+24°C
6 October
☀️
+24°C
7 October
☀️
+24°C
8 October
☀️
+24°C
9 October
🌧️
+22°C
10 October
🌧️
+21°C
11 October
☀️
+22°C
12 October
☀️
+22°C
13 October
☀️
+22°C
14 October
☀️
+22°C
15 October
☀️
+23°C
16 October
☁️
+24°C
17 October
☀️
+24°C
18 October
☀️
+25°C
19 October
☀️
+25°C
20 October
☁️
+23°C
21 October
🌫️
+21°C
22 October
☀️
+25°C
23 October
☀️
+23°C
24 October
☀️
+24°C
25 October
☀️
+24°C
26 October
☀️
+25°C
27 October
☀️
+23°C
28 October
☀️
+23°C
29 October
☀️
+25°C
30 October
☀️
+25°C
31 October
☀️
+24°C
In October 2023 Bologna had 26 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +21°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 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 October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2016 (+19°C) and the highest in 2022 (+25°C). The driest year was 1995 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 5496 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?

The amount of sunny days in Bologna during October 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.