When to go
The Best Time to Visit Bologna
Month-by-month climate data for Bologna, Italy — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
April–June, September–October. Comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds than Tuscany — the porticoes shelter you year-round.
Warmest in Bologna: Jul (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (8°C / 46°F) · Wettest: May (~12 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Bologna climate, month by month
January
8° / 1°C
~7 rain days
Fair
February
12° / 4°C
~5 rain days
Good
March
15° / 5°C
~7 rain days
Good
April
18° / 8°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
May
22° / 13°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
June
28° / 18°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
July
32° / 21°C
~6 rain days
Good
August
31° / 20°C
~8 rain days
Good
September
26° / 16°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
October
21° / 12°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
November
13° / 6°C
~8 rain days
Good
December
9° / 2°C
~11 rain days
Fair
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