Verdict: Fair month
Bologna Weather in January
January is properly cold in Bologna, with highs of only 8°C (46°F). Rain is occasional — about 7 wet days in a typical year. January is workable in Bologna if your dates are fixed — just plan around the conditions.
Average high
8°C / 46°F
Average low
1°C / 34°F
Rain days
~7
Precipitation
55 mm
What to pack for Bologna in January
- A proper warm jacket, and a hat for mornings
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Bologna: Jul (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (8°C / 46°F) · Wettest: May (~12 rain days)
8°
1°
Jan
12°
4°
Feb
15°
5°
Mar
18°
8°
Apr
22°
13°
May
28°
18°
Jun
32°
21°
Jul
31°
20°
Aug
26°
16°
Sep
21°
12°
Oct
13°
6°
Nov
9°
2°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)