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i Bologna
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The best months to visit are June and September.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 30°C (86°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around 0°C (32°F).
The wettest month is November, with rain on about 13 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 9.5 hours of sunshine a day.
in October, it is warmer than 61% of places in Italy.
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- Feels like
- 17°
- Humidity
- 75%
- Wind
- 3 km/h S
- Gusts
- 7 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- Pressure
- 1025 hPa
- UV index
- 4
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:29 / 18:30
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Bologna
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (WorldClim 1970–2000, CRU 1961–1990, NOAA OISST 1991–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 6° | 9° | 14° | 17° | 22° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 25° | 19° | 11° | 7° |
| Average low | 0° | 1° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 10° | 5° | 1° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 47 | 46 | 66 | 68 | 62 | 58 | 45 | 57 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 63 |
| Rain days | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 2.7 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 7.3 | 8.4 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 6.7 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Daylight (h) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| Humidity (%) | 82 | 77 | 71 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 67 | 68 | 71 | 77 | 83 | 83 |
| Wind (km/h) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Go score | 13 | 25 | 43 | 56 | 76 | 80 | 70 | 68 | 84 | 65 | 29 | 15 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
Bologna: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Monthly level: nights spent in tourist accommodation nationwide (Eurostat). Wikivoyage (Wikimedia Pageviews).
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km — from Wikidata.
Bologna: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Euro
EUR · €
1 USD ≈ 0.892 EUR
- Languages
- Italian
- Calling code
- +39
- Meal, casual restaurant€15.00≈ $17.00
- Cappuccino€3.50≈ $3.90
- Beer (0.5 l)€5.20≈ $5.80
- Bottled water (1.5 l)€1.60≈ $1.80
- Taxi, 5 km€11.00≈ $12.00
- Public transport ticket€1.90≈ $2.20
- Mid-range hotel, per night€120≈ $130
Estimated from Italy’s consumer price level (World Bank) — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 73% of US levels.
- Nov 1All Saints Day
- Dec 8Immaculate Conception
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 6Epiphany
14 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6 (2012).
USGS
How to get to Bologna
Nearest airports
- BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi AirportBologna6 km
- FRLForlì-Luigi Ridolfi International AirportForlì (FC)67 km
- FLRFlorence Airport, PeretolaFirenze (FI)77 km
- VRNVerona Villafranca Valerio Catullo AirportCaselle (VR)106 km
- RMIFederico Fellini International AirportRimini (RN)114 km
- PSAPisa International AirportPisa (PI)118 km
Distances
- Rome305 km 5 h 17
- Milan201 km 3 h 29
- Naples470 km 8 h 09 · 1 h 15
- Turin295 km 5 h 07
- Palermo729 km 12 h 38 · 1 h 35
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Hotels in Bologna
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km (GBIF), with their seasonality.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bologna?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Bologna is June and September.
What is the weather like in Bologna in October?
In October, Bologna averages a high of 19°C (65°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F), with 82 mm of rain on about 10 days.
What is the rainiest month in Bologna?
November, with rain on about 13 days.
What is the nearest airport to Bologna?
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), about 6 km away.
What power plugs are used in Italy?
Plug types C, F, L, 230 V.
What currency is used in Italy?
Euro (EUR).
What is the emergency number in Italy?
112.
Is Italy safe to visit?
US State Department: Exercise increased caution. UK Foreign Office: No travel warnings.
When is Bologna most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Bologna least crowded?
The quietest months are November–March.
When is the best time to visit Bologna without the crowds?
May–June and September: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Bologna in?
Europe/Rome (UTC+2).
What is the population of Bologna?
About 394,843.