Weather In Bologna

The weather in Bologna is fairly predictable, and the city makes for a beautiful vacation nearly all year round. Weather to watch out for includes the winter rains and the hot summer weeks that traditionally see businesses and museums close.

Summer

Bologna’s hottest months are from May to September, bringing high humidity from the African winds and sometimes showers, with late spring and early summer highs of 25°C. At this time, the city also peaks in tourist travel. Average mid-summer temperatures are 27°C, with highs reaching 30°C. At the season’s peak in mid-August, the city empties, with many businesses, restaurants and museums closing for a few weeks; being a large university town, many students go home for the break and the remaining locals leave Bologna for holidays on the beach.

Winter

Autumn and winter months can be cold in Bologna, but not freezing, with some wind but still a lot of sunshine. The transitioning months of September and October bring temperate weather, making them an ideal time to stroll the city and take in its museums and art culture. October through early December brings the most rainfall to Bologna. January ushers in the coldest times for the city, with highs of around 6°C. 

Average Temperature (°C)

30 22 15 8 0

Jan 1.3

Feb 4.0

Mar 8.4

Apr 13.3

May 18.3

Jun 22.4

Jul 25.0

Aug 24.2

Sep 20.1

Oct 14.9

Nov 7.8

Dec 3.0

Rainfall (mm)

90 68 45 22 0

Jan 49.2

Feb 50.6

Mar 58.1

Apr 66.2

May 72.3

Jun 62.5

Jul 41.4

Aug 45.0

Sep 69.9

Oct 94.6

Nov 85.6

Dec 61.2