Bologna weather in January (Emilia-Romagna, Italy)

Curious about the January weather in Bologna? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Bologna generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Bologna in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 79 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bologna. April, May, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bologna climate page with graphs.

 

Bologna, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 84%  

Sunshine 79 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Italy in January

Find out more about the weather in Italy in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Bologna in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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