Bologna · SummerMonth summary
Bologna weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
68°F – 90°F
🌧 Rainy days
25% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bologna in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 13.0h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°F.
Our take: Bologna in August: 90°F and 13.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Bologna in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Bologna sees high temperatures (32°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 August, Bologna averages 90°F, 25% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bologna in August
Is August a good time to visit Bologna?
August is an excellent time to visit Bologna (score 8.0/10). With 90°F, 13.0h of sunshine and 25% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Bologna in August?
With 90°F and 13.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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