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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.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Bologna can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 1°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Bologna experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 832 mm yearly. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. November brings wetter days averaging 93 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 rainy days. In contrast, January experiences a drier climate, with about 48 mm of rainfall spread across 12 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Bologna. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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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    Forecast for Bologna

    Thu   Nov 21
    10°C | 0°C
    E 11 km/h
    4.1 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    11°C | 2°C
    W 18 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    10°C | 0°C
    W 11 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain