April · Italy
Best time to visit Bologna in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bologna in April
Average temperature 13°C, 67 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
8.6/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 67 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
April in Bologna scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 13°C, 67 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bologna's porticoes run for miles through a university city built around Piazza Maggiore and the Due Torri.
April in Bologna — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 67 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Bologna at 8.6/10 (2nd of 12), just behind September at 8.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bologna in April?
- In April, Bologna averages 13°C, 67 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Bologna?
- April earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bologna in April?
- Expect about 67 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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