When is the best time to go to Bologna

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bologna, Italy. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bologna weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bologna are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bologna January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 61mm 3hrs 10.4hrs

The climate in Bologna during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bologna for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Bologna and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bologna with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Bologna February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 57mm 3.9hrs 11.5hrs

February in Bologna is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bologna for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Bologna and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bologna with around 57mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Bologna March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 69mm 5.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Bologna is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bologna for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Bologna and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bologna with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Bologna April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 74mm 6.2hrs 14.4hrs

Bologna's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bologna.

April is in the spring in Bologna and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bologna with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Bologna May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 68mm 7.8hrs 15.8hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Bologna and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bologna.

May is in the spring in Bologna and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bologna with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Bologna June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 58mm 9hrs 10.4hrs

The climate in Bologna during June can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bologna, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Bologna and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bologna with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Bologna July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 45mm 10.2hrs 11.5hrs

July in Bologna is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bologna, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Bologna and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bologna with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Bologna August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 62mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Bologna is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bologna, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Bologna and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bologna with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Bologna September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 70mm 7.3hrs 14.4hrs

Bologna's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bologna, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Bologna and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bologna with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Bologna October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 75mm 5.3hrs 15.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Bologna and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bologna.

October is in the fall / autumn in Bologna and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bologna with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Bologna November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 101mm 3.2hrs 10.4hrs

Cool and damp weather often prevails in Bologna during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bologna for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Bologna and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bologna with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Bologna December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 69mm 2.8hrs 11.5hrs

December in Bologna is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bologna for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Bologna and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bologna with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Bologna weather stats

Bologna weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.4°C 83.1°F
Driest month: July 45mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: July 10.2hrs
Coldest month: January 4.9°C 40.8°F
Wettest month: November 101mm 4ins
Warmest sea: August 25.7°C 78.3°F
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