AI-generatedBologna at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,480 h
- Rain a year
- 776 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 54 m
Climate in Bologna
Bologna has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year, Bologna is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
07:2818:32
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:10–08:08 · evening 17:53–18:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:59–07:10 · evening 18:50–19:02
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Bologna in October?
In October, Bologna is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bologna.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 4 min07:28 – 18:32
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Bologna
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Bologna, 48 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bologna
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 95 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Bologna: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bologna has about 9 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bologna
How breezy and how cloudy Bologna is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bologna typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Bologna: variable cloud, with about 5.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Bologna
How often the day gets hot in Bologna (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bologna has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bologna
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29 | 9° | 1° | 4.4 h | 8 | 46 |
| FebruaryFeb | 44 | 11° | 1° | 5.7 h | 8 | 65 |
| MarchMar | 65 | 15° | 4° | 6.4 h | 9 | 62 |
| AprilApr | 81 | 19° | 8° | 6.9 h | 10 | 66 |
| MayMay | 85 | 23° | 13° | 8.3 h | 10 | 79 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 29° | 17° | 9.2 h | 8 | 54 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 31° | 20° | 10.2 h | 8 | 51 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 31° | 20° | 9.3 h | 8 | 60 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 25° | 15° | 7.3 h | 8 | 71 |
| OctoberOct | 77 | 20° | 11° | 5.3 h | 9 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 14° | 6° | 4.2 h | 10 | 85 |
| DecemberDec | 29 | 9° | 2° | 4.2 h | 9 | 64 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
44.49° N, 11.34° E · 54 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Bologna
The best time to visit Bologna is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 85 mm of precipitation.
Bologna through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bologna in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 15–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Bologna in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Bologna in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–25 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Bologna in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–11 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bologna for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bologna
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Bologna: score 85 against 77. In May, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 77 | 85better |
| Day high | 20° | 23° |
| Night low | 11° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 79 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Bologna month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January9° · 4 h
In January, Bologna is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bologna.
Bologna in January44February11° · 6 h
In February, Bologna is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Bologna.
Bologna in February65March15° · 6 h
In March, Bologna is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Bologna.
Bologna in March81April19° · 7 h
In April, Bologna is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Bologna.
Bologna in April85May23° · 8 h
In May, Bologna is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Bologna.
Bologna in May82June29° · 9 h
In June, Bologna is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bologna.
Bologna in June66July31° · 10 h
In July, Bologna is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bologna.
Bologna in July68August31° · 9 h
In August, Bologna is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bologna.
Bologna in August85September25° · 7 h
In September, Bologna is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bologna.
Bologna in September77October20° · 5 h
In October, Bologna is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bologna.
Bologna in October49November14° · 4 h
In November, Bologna is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Bologna.
Bologna in November29December9° · 4 h
In December, Bologna is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bologna.
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Bologna vs. Modena
In October the holiday weather in Bologna and Modena is about equally good (score 77 vs. 78). During the day Modena is 1 °C cooler than Bologna.
| in October | Bologna | Modena |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 77 | 78 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Oct |
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- Modena19°78
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- 9BolognaThis page20°77
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Bologna in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bologna has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29).
- 76
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 77
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 29
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 55 min
- Distance
- 1,170 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Bologna
When is the best time to visit Bologna?
The best time to visit Bologna is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bologna?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Bologna?
The wettest month is November with 85 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 46 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bologna get?
Bologna gets around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.2 hours a day; in November there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Bologna in?
Bologna uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bologna?
A nonstop flight from London to Bologna takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,170 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bologna?
Bologna has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 84, Summer holidays 67, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 29.
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