Best Time to Visit Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Bologna.
Bologna does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 25°C / 77°F) and driest (February, 42 mm / 1.7 in) months. The drier stretch runs through June–August and December–March; the wetter half falls in April–May and September–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 3.1°C / 37.6°F in January to 25°C / 77°F in July, with rainfall from 42 mm / 1.7 in (February) to 80 mm / 3.1 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bologna, Bologna, Italy's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Bologna's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 25°C77°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| August | 24.7°C76.5°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| June | 22°C71.6°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
No month at Bologna matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bologna?
Bologna doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~42 mm / 1.7 in) and July (warmest, 25°C / 77°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Italy's national average.
When is the rainy season in Bologna?
The rainy season at Bologna, Bologna runs through April–May and September–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 59 mm / 2.3 in. The wettest single month is October (80 mm / 3.1 in).
What is the driest month in Bologna?
The driest month in Bologna is February, averaging about 42 mm / 1.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 5.2°C / 41.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Bologna?
The least comfortable months for travel to Bologna — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 80 mm / 3.1 in in October, and the coldest month averages 3.1°C / 37.6°F.
Is Bologna climate different from Italy overall?
Yes, usually. Our Bologna figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Italy figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Bologna specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.