Bologna weather in May (Emilia-Romagna, Italy)

Curious about the climate in Bologna this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Bologna during May, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 25°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.

Precipitation

Bologna in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 231 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bologna, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 69%  

Sunshine 231 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Italy in May

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Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Bologna, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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