Bologna, Italy
Best time to visit Bologna
The best time to visit Bologna is May–June and August–October, when typical daytime highs are around 20–31°C and rain is less likely. For the same weather with smaller crowds, aim for August: the main sights book up soonest in May–June and September–October.
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Bologna weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 44°F | 0° / 32°F | 44 mm | 3 h |
| February | 10° / 49°F | 1° / 34°F | 42 mm | 4 h |
| March | 15° / 58°F | 4° / 39°F | 56 mm | 5 h |
| April | 19° / 65°F | 8° / 46°F | 62 mm | 6 h |
| MayBestBusy | 24° / 75°F | 12° / 54°F | 60 mm | 7 h |
| JuneBestBusy | 29° / 83°F | 16° / 61°F | 56 mm | 8 h |
| July | 32° / 89°F | 19° / 65°F | 44 mm | 9 h |
| AugustBest | 31° / 88°F | 18° / 64°F | 56 mm | 8 h |
| SeptemberBestBusy | 27° / 80°F | 15° / 58°F | 60 mm | 7 h |
| OctoberBestBusy | 20° / 68°F | 10° / 50°F | 76 mm | 5 h |
| November | 13° / 55°F | 5° / 41°F | 84 mm | 3 h |
| December | 8° / 46°F | 1° / 34°F | 56 mm | 3 h |
Typical-year averages, rounded. Actual weather varies from year to year — check the forecast before you go. “Busy” marks the months when the main sights book up soonest.
About Bologna
Bologna is the capital of Emilia-Romagna and a city of around 390,000 people in the fertile plain of northern Italy. It is famous for three things caught in its nicknames, la Dotta, la Grassa, la Rossa, the learned for its ancient university, the fat for its rich food, and the red for its rooftops and politics. Its medieval centre, wrapped in some forty kilometres of porticoes, is among the best preserved in Europe and a World Heritage Site.
What to pack for Bologna
Pack comfortable, broken-in walking shoes, as Bologna is covered on foot over hard stone and the climb to San Luca is long. Bring a scarf or light layer to cover shoulders and knees for the churches. Add sunglasses and sunscreen for hot, humid summers, and a warm coat and umbrella for cold, foggy winters. A refillable bottle lets you use the public fountains, and an appetite is the one thing you must not forget.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Bologna?
- The best time to visit Bologna is May–June and August–October, when typical daytime highs are around 20–31°C and rain is less likely. For the same weather with smaller crowds, aim for August: the main sights book up soonest in May–June and September–October.
- What is the hottest month in Bologna?
- July, with typical daytime highs around 32°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Bologna?
- November, with around 84 mm of rain in a typical year.
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