Bologna · WinterMonth summary
Bologna weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
0°C – 8°C
🌧 Rainy days
22% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bologna in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January brings a challenging climate (4.8/10). June offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Bologna in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Low season — 8°C and limited conditions. Upside: lower prices and few tourists Winter in Bologna is cool (8°C during the day). Days are short (7.4h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (22% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Bologna averages 8°C, 22% rainy days and 7.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.8/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +21°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bologna in January
Is January a good time to visit Bologna?
January is not recommended for Bologna (score 4.8/10). With 22% rainy days and 7.4h of sunshine, consider June (8.9/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Bologna in January?
It's cool with 8°C daytime and 0°C at night. 7.4h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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