Best time to visit Bologna
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August is hot, and many family restaurants close.
See Bologna on the globeBologna month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 7°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Mixed | 10°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Good | 15°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Good | 19°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Good | 24°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| June | Good | 28°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| July | Good | 31°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| August | Good | 31°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| September | Great | 26°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | Food season |
| October | Great | 20°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | Food season |
| November | Poor | 12°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Poor | 8°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Bologna
- Sep–Oct🌿 Food seasonTruffles, new wine and mortadella festivals in the region.
Good to know
- Flights to Bologna are usually cheapest in January–March and November. The catch: November is rainy.
Bologna has about 40 km of porticoes, more than any other city.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Bologna?
The best time to visit Bologna is September. August is hot, and many family restaurants close.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Bologna?
Flights are usually cheapest in January–March and November, when demand is lowest.
When is Bologna busiest?
Bologna rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.
What is the weather like in Bologna?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C, and January the coolest at 7°C. The wettest period is April–June and October–December.
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