Average Monthly Sunshine in Bologna

Average Monthly Sunshine in Bologna

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Bologna. Expect long, bright days with 292 hours in July and darker periods with just 76 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2054 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious 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.

Bologna’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Bologna enjoys an average of 2054 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

November, Bologna’s wettest month, receives 50 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 9°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bologna Precipitation page.