What’s the climate like in Bologna?
The current climate of Bologna features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 9°C. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Bologna in recent years was 40°C in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in January 2021.
On average, Bologna gets 582 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 61 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Italy? Check out the weather and climate in places like Tuscany, Sicily, Lake Garda, or have a look at other destinations in Italy.
Best time to visit Bologna?
The best time to visit Bologna for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Bologna. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Bologna
The climate table of Bologna shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 9 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 14 | 10 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 23 | 84 | 48 | 42 | 82 | 38 | 35 | 29 | 37 | 48 | 81 | 35 |
| Snow (cm) | 21 | 27 | 1,8 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,6 | 8,7 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 21°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 9°C in January
- Precipitation*: 582 mm per year, averaging 49 mm per month
- Snowfall: 61 cm per year
- Driest months: 23 mm in January, 29 mm in August and 35 mm in July
- Wettest months: 84 mm in February, 82 mm in May and 81 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Bologna
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Bologna, Italy. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bologna
This graph shows how much precipitation Bologna, Italy, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Bologna
This graph shows how much snow Bologna, Italy, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Bologna
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Bologna, Italy. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Bologna
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bologna, Italy. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bologna
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Bologna, Italy, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Bologna
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Bologna, Italy, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Bologna by Month
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