When to go to Bologna?
You can cross Bologna in the dry: porticoes run for kilometres along its streets, red brick above red brick. The two leaning towers still mark the centre, Piazza Maggiore opens out around Neptune's fountain, and the Quadrilatero's stalls stack parmesan, mortadella and fresh tortellini. Emilia-Romagna takes its lunch seriously.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Bologna, aim for April, June to September.
See also: Where to go in April? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Bologna
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8 | 65 | 4 | 53 |
| February | 7.6 | 51 | 7 | 61 |
| March | 8.9 | 48 | 10 | 65 |
| April | 10.5 | 62 | 13 | 70 |
| May | 10.3 | 174 | 18 | 63 |
| June | 12.7 | 92 | 23 | 79 |
| July | 13.8 | 36 | 27 | 89 |
| August | 12.2 | 48 | 26 | 86 |
| September | 9.8 | 93 | 20 | 71 |
| October | 7.5 | 79 | 17 | 62 |
| November | 6.6 | 67 | 9 | 56 |
| December | 4.8 | 69 | 5 | 50 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Bologna, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 36 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 27°C). Over the year, an average of 883 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Bologna?
- Two Towers (Asinelli and Garisenda)
- Medieval porticoes (UNESCO, 40 km)
- Piazza Maggiore and Neptune fountain
- Quadrilatero markets (food)
Practical info
- Country: Italy
- Station: Castel Bolognese- Riolo Terme
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