Bologna · AutumnMonth summary
Bologna weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
54°F – 68°F
🌧 Rainy days
28% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bologna in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in October (7.4/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Bologna in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Bologna is often underrated: 20°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (8.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| 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 October, Bologna averages 68°F, 28% rainy days and 9.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
October vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +9°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bologna in October
Is October a good time to visit Bologna?
October is an acceptable time for Bologna (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (8.9/10) if possible.
What to do in Bologna in October?
With 68°F max and 9.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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