Bologna weather in January (Emilia-Romagna, Italy)

Wondering what the weather is like in Bologna during January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

January in Bologna generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. 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.

Precipitation

Bologna in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 79 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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.

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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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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