December · Italy
Best time to visit Bologna in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bologna in December
Average temperature 5°C, 69 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Bologna scores 5.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 14 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.
December in Bologna — middling scores, decent value
December averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 69 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bologna in December?
- In December, Bologna averages 5°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Bologna?
- December earns a 5.6/10 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 December?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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