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Bologna

Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Best timeApr–Jun & Sep–Oct
Set inEmilia-Romagna, Italy
In season~73°F high
Climate
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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36–90°F
Nearest airportBLQ
CurrencyEUR
LanguageItalian
TimezoneUTC+01:00
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Map showing the location of Bologna
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightJul · 63%
WarmestJul · 90°F
WettestMay
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Bologna: the arcaded Archiginnasio courtyard glowing at blue hour
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Italys pasta heartland: ragu, tortellini and mortadella.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Bologna: brick churches of Santo Stefano and cypress trees on a cobbled piazza
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Bologna: the carved wooden anatomical theatre of the Archiginnasio
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On foot

The classic way in is the Quadrilatero market walk. Nearest airport is BLQ.

Pairs well with

Sesto Fiorentino
46 mi away
Florence
50 mi away
Palazzo Pitti
51 mi away
Poveglia Island
78 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bologna?

The best time to visit Bologna is April–June & September–October, in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Where is Bologna?

Bologna is in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The nearest major airport is BLQ.

What is Bologna known for?

Italys pasta heartland: ragu, tortellini and mortadella.

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