Bologna Climate by Month

Bologna has a warm maritime climate. The pleasant weather in Bologna makes this city an ideal destination for a holiday or short break. You can visit Bologna throughout most of the year except for the real winter months (December - March). In summer (between July and September) Bologna can become very hot. There can also be periods of heavy rain, particularly in spring and autumn.

During winter the weather can be cold and fairly unpredictable.

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Bologna (Emilia-Romagna), Italy. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

The best time of year to visit Bologna in Italy

During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

Which is the warmest month in Bologna?
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.

Which is the coldest month in Bologna?
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.

Which is the wettest month in Bologna?
November tops the wettest month list with 93 mm of rainfall.

Which is the driest month in Bologna?
January is the driest month with 48 mm of precipitation.

Which is the sunniest month in Bologna?
July is the sunniest month with an average of 292 hours of sunshine.

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