Climate normals · 1970–2000
Bologna Climate
Bologna is a city in Italy (05) with a population of about 394,843. Its average annual temperature is 13.5°C (56°F), with roughly 754 mm of rain per year.
13.5°C
Avg Temp
754
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Bologna Climate
Bologna has an average annual temperature of 13.5°C (56°F) and receives about 754 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
13.5°C
Avg Temp
754
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 38° | 47 mm |
| February | 5° / 41° | 46 mm |
| March | 9° / 48° | 66 mm |
| April | 12° / 54° | 68 mm |
| May | 17° / 63° | 62 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 58 mm |
| July | 24° / 76° | 45 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 57 mm |
| September | 20° / 68° | 73 mm |
| October | 14° / 58° | 82 mm |
| November | 8° / 46° | 87 mm |
| December | 4° / 39° | 63 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bologna
The most comfortable months to visit Bologna are typically June, September and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near 0°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Bologna are typically June, September and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Bologna, Italy has an average annual temperature of 13.5°C and about 754 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Bologna average about 30°C (86°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.