The month in detail
What to expect in January
Winter in Bologna is cool (8°C during the day). Days are short (2.5h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (17% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
January ranks 10 out of 12 months in Bologna. Compared to December: 6 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
1°
Daylight
9.0h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 58
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Bologna is June (8.7/10), 4.6 pts higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Bologna
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Italy
🗣️LanguageItalian
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 8°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 27%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Bologna ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
ItalyTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.7 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
44.49°N · 11.34°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bologna?
June is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 8.5h of sunshine and 20.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Bologna get in June?
Bologna averages 8.5 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Bologna?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Bologna in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Bologna good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Bologna scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.3/10.
When should you avoid Bologna?
January is the most difficult month to visit Bologna, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Bologna in January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Bologna (low), with about 9.0h of daylight. No protection needed.