Weather in Bologna in August
August in Bologna is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.
In Italy, this is how Bologna actually wears August, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, August sits in the middle of Bologna's year.
- Average temp
- 24°C
18–30°C
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 9.7 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Hot days in Bologna. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember August for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for August in Bologna is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
Mixed skies in Bologna in August. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Bologna
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for Bologna
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Bologna
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Similar weather in August
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FAQs about Bologna
Climate averages for Bologna, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Bologna is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 24°C.
September is the wettest month, with about 75 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
