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When is the best time to visit Bologna?
In general the best time to visit Bologna is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +31°C in July and it has 16 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Bologna in different months
This is the average weather in Bologna for each month based on historic data:
March, April, May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +31°C during July.
In January, February, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 51 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 182 mm in October.
Climate in Bologna
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Bologna for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°C | +21°C | +27°C | +30°C | +35°C | +38°C | +39°C | +40°C | +34°C | +32°C | +23°C | +21°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +8°C | +10°C | +14°C | +18°C | +23°C | +28°C | +31°C | +30°C | +26°C | +20°C | +13°C | +9°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -15°C | -16°C | -8°C | -1°C | +5°C | +9°C | +13°C | +11°C | +7°C | +2°C | -5°C | -13°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 81 | 75 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 64 | 60 | 62 | 69 | 78 | 83 | 83 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 41 | 61 | 75 | 96 | 97 | 78 | 57 | 65 | 194 | 182 | 94 | 65 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 13 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 8 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Bologna during the whole year:
The hottest month in Bologna is July with average maximum temperature going up to +31°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +1°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Bologna looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Bologna is December with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 60%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Bologna during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 16 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 57 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is September with approximately 11 rainy days and 194 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Bologna during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 3 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bologna:
What is the hottest month in Bologna?
The hottest month in Bologna is July with average maximum temperature of +31°C.
What is the coldest month in Bologna?
The coldest month in Bologna is January with minimum temperatures of +1°C.
Is Bologna worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Bologna could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Bologna?
if you're looking to visit Bologna when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for September, October, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 41 mm of rain.
Other cities in Italy
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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.