Bologna weather in October (Emilia-Romagna, Italy)

What can you expect from the weather in Bologna during October? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Bologna the weather in October is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Bologna in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 151 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a great time to visit. April, May, September and October generally stand out with 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 October

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 151 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Italy in October

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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 October?

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 in October.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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