When to go
The Best Time to Visit Bologna
Month-by-month climate data for Bologna, Italy — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Bologna— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
April–June, September–October. Comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds than Tuscany — the porticoes shelter you year-round.
Warmest in Bologna: Jul (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (8°C / 46°F) · Wettest: May (~12 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Bologna climate, month by month
January
8° / 1°C
~7 rain days
Fair
February
12° / 4°C
~5 rain days
Good
March
15° / 5°C
~7 rain days
Good
April
18° / 8°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
May
22° / 13°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
June
28° / 18°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
July
32° / 21°C
~6 rain days
Good
August
31° / 20°C
~8 rain days
Good
September
26° / 16°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
October
21° / 12°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
November
13° / 6°C
~8 rain days
Good
December
9° / 2°C
~11 rain days
Fair
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