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Best time to visit Bologna
Bologna is Italy's gourmet capital, known for pasta, porticoes and its leaning towers. Summers are hot and humid, while spring and autumn are mild and ideal for exploring on foot.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
August · Monthly precipitation
117 mm/month
1991–2025: 52.3 mm/month
+64.7 mm/month · higher
February · Mean daily maximum
12.8 °C
1991–2025: 10.1 °C
+2.7 °C · higher
April · Wet days
8.2 days/month
1991–2025: 10.5 days/month
-2.3 days/month · lower
July: 137/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 41.5 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · City climate
Bologna: choose the season before the trip style
The lowest and highest average daily highs are 24.3 °C apart. Temperature is therefore the first decision layer, while rain and sunshine refine the choice of month.
How to read the curve
A single annual score hides the change of seasons. The useful question is which temperature window suits the planned city trip.
Lowest average daily low
January · 0.5 °C
Highest average daily high
July · 32.6 °C
Most rainy days
November · 11.4
Most sunshine
July · 8.5 h
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 0 | 8 | 41 | 1.8 | 87 | 1.9 | 42 |
| February | 10 | 1 | 8 | 48 | 2.9 | 82 | 2.1 | 49 |
| March | 14 | 4 | 8 | 46 | 4.6 | 76 | 2.2 | 62 |
| April | 18 | 7 | 10 | 54 | 5.9 | 72 | 2.1 | 71 |
| May | 23 | 12 | 11 | 63 | 7.3 | 66 | 2.0 | 83 |
| June | 29 | 17 | 9 | 53 | 8.2 | 59 | 1.9 | 74 |
| July | 33 | 19 | 7 | 42 | 8.5 | 52 | 1.9 | 64 |
| August | 32 | 20 | 8 | 52 | 7.3 | 53 | 1.8 | 64 |
| September | 26 | 15 | 9 | 71 | 5.4 | 65 | 1.9 | 82 |
| October | 20 | 10 | 11 | 90 | 3.3 | 77 | 1.9 | 72 |
| November | 14 | 5 | 11 | 99 | 1.9 | 86 | 1.9 | 46 |
| December | 9 | 2 | 9 | 54 | 1.5 | 88 | 1.8 | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bologna?
The strongest climate months are May, June, September, October. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Bologna?
The average daily maximum temperature in Bologna is highest in July at around 33 °C.