Bologna

Bologna · Italy · Bologna

The birthplace of the dish the rest of the world calls by the wrong name, porticoes covering forty kilometres of pavement so rain is barely a factor, and a university old enough to have taught most of medieval Europe.

The best time to visit Bologna is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (69°F). Local time there is 02:09 (UTC+2).

Best time to go

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Budget on the ground

$$ · mid-range

Nearest airport

BLQ · Bologna

Good for

eating extremely well old stones and real towns an unhurried pace

In season

April May June September October

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High8 to 32°C46 to 90°F Rain0 to 160mm0 to 6.3in

April · high 65°F · rain 2.4in · 13.4h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Bologna month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	8°C46°F	46mm1.8in	9.2h9.2h
February	12°C54°F	24mm0.9in	10.4h10.4h
March	15°C60°F	36mm1.4in	11.8h11.8h
April	18°C65°F	62mm2.4in	13.4h13.4h	in the recommended window
May	23°C73°F	159mm6.3in	14.8h14.8h	in the recommended window
June	30°C85°F	52mm2.0in	15.5h15.5h	in the recommended window
July	32°C90°F	42mm1.7in	15.2h15.2h
August	32°C89°F	49mm1.9in	14.0h14.0h
September	26°C80°F	60mm2.4in	12.4h12.4h	in the recommended window
October	21°C70°F	52mm2.0in	10.9h10.9h	in the recommended window
November	14°C56°F	107mm4.2in	9.5h9.5h
December	9°C48°F	77mm3.0in	8.8h8.8h

Good to know

Currency: EUR
Language: Italian
Plug: C, F, L
Driving: on the right

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Bologna?

The best time to visit Bologna is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (69°F).

How warm does Bologna get?

Typical daytime highs in Bologna are Mar–May 19°C (66°F), Jun–Aug 31°C (88°F), Sep–Nov 20°C (69°F), Dec–Feb 10°C (49°F).

Is Bologna expensive?

On the ground, Bologna is mid-range.

What sort of trip is Bologna good for?

Bologna is good for eating extremely well, old stones and real towns, an unhurried pace.