Bologna, ItalyQuick decision
When to visit Bologna?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
64°F–84°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 32°F | 46°F | 22% | 0.1in | 7.4h | 4.8/10 |
| ⛅ February | 37°F | 54°F | 27% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 5.8/10 |
| ⛅ March | 41°F | 59°F | 27% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 48°F | 66°F | 31% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 55°F | 72°F | 43% | 0.2in | 12.7h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 64°F | 84°F | 24% | 0.1in | 14.1h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 70°F | 90°F | 22% | 0.1in | 14.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 68°F | 90°F | 25% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 61°F | 79°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 54°F | 68°F | 28% | 0.1in | 9.7h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 43°F | 55°F | 34% | 0.1in | 7.1h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 36°F | 48°F | 28% | 0.1in | 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°F, 34% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°F, 24% rainy days, 13.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 20°F, 31% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 10°F, 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°F.
December is the wettest month with 28% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 29°F.
In winter, the average score is 5.0/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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