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Bologna, Italy · Temperate oceanic

Bologna in February: go or not?

Tough period. Bologna in February only reaches 4.3/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 44.49°N · 11.34°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Bologna · February
4.3
3–12°
Temperature
21%
Rain
3h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
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The month in detail

What to expect in February

In February, Bologna sees 54°F during the day with 3.4h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (21% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

February ranks 9 out of 12 months in Bologna. Compared to January: +7°F daytime, +0.9h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in February

UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
3°
Daylight
10.2h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 54
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Is February the right month?

The best month in Bologna is June (8.7/10), 4.4 pts higher than February.

See June →See all 12 months →
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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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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 trip.

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 · 90°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 46°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 27%

🏖️ Beach trip

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Bologna ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Italy
Temperate 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 84°F highs, 64°F 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 64°F, while afternoon highs average 84°F.
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 February?
The average UV index reaches 2 in February in Bologna (low), with about 10.2h of daylight. No protection needed.