Bologna · SpringMonth summary
Bologna weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
13°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bologna in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 22°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.6/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Bologna in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Good period — 22°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds Spring marks the start of the good season in Bologna. Temperatures rise (22°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 May, Bologna averages 22°C, 43% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -19%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bologna in May
Is May a good time to visit Bologna?
May is an excellent time to visit Bologna (score 7.6/10). With 22°C, 12.7h of sunshine and 43% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Bologna in May?
With 22°C max and 12.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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