Bologna, ItalyQuick decision
When to visit Bologna?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–29°C in June
🌧 Least rain
24% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
December (28%)
📅 Best score
8.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Food CapitalYear-round — tortellini, ragù, mortadella and Mercato delle Erbe.
UNESCO PorticoesYear-round — 40 km of porticoes, medieval towers and basilica.
UniversityYear-round — Europe's oldest university (1088), student quarter.
Day TripsMay–October — Bolognese hills, Ravenna (mosaics) 1h away.
Monthly climate data
Bologna weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 0°C | 8°C | 22% | 1.4 | 7.4h | 4.8/10 |
| ⛅ February | 3°C | 12°C | 27% | 2.7 | 9.0h | 5.8/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 15°C | 27% | 2.0 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 9°C | 19°C | 31% | 2.0 | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 22°C | 43% | 4.1 | 12.7h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 18°C | 29°C | 24% | 2.0 | 14.1h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 32°C | 22% | 1.4 | 14.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 20°C | 32°C | 25% | 1.6 | 13.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 16°C | 26°C | 31% | 2.6 | 11.6h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 12°C | 20°C | 28% | 2.3 | 9.7h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 6°C | 13°C | 34% | 3.1 | 7.1h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 2°C | 9°C | 28% | 2.3 | 6.1h | 4.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 19°C, 34% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°C, 24% rainy days, 13.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 20°C, 31% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 10°C, 26% rainy days, 7.5h sunshine/day. Score: 5.0/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 24% rainy days and 29°C.
December is the wettest month with 28% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 29°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.0/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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