2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Bologna in January

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

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Climate Overview

January is a good time to visit Bologna. Bologna has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 10°C, lows of 2°C, and approximately 2 rainy days per month.

Avg High

10°C

Avg Low

2°C

Rainy days

2days

Daylight

9.2h

Is January a good time to visit Bologna?

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:49 AM

Sunset

5:01 PM

Live January Forecast

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Forecast for your trip dates

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Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 10°C 2°C 2 Good
February 14°C 4°C 1 Good
March 14°C 5°C 11 Good
April 20°C 8°C 4 Excellent (best)
May 24°C 14°C 9 Excellent (best)
June 27°C 17°C 11 Excellent (best)
July 30°C 19°C 8 Good
August 31°C 21°C 10 Good
September 27°C 16°C 10 Excellent (best)
October 19°C 11°C 12 Excellent (best)
November 13°C 6°C 5 Good
December 9°C 3°C 16 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit Bologna? +

January is typically Good for visiting Bologna, with average highs of 10°C and around 2 rainy days.

What should I pack for Bologna in January? +

With highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Bologna in January? +

Bologna typically sees around 2 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in Bologna in January? +

In January, Bologna gets approximately 9.2 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in Bologna? +

No, January is not peak season in Bologna. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Bologna? +

The best months to visit Bologna are April, May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Rome)

Last Updated: January 2026

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