February · Italy
Best time to visit Bologna in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bologna in February
Average temperature 7°C, 51 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
7.2/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Bologna scores 7.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 51 mm of rain, and roughly 20 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.
February holds up well in Bologna — 9th best month
Expect 7°C (45°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 51 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 8.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Bologna — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bologna in February?
- In February, Bologna averages 7°C, 51 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Bologna?
- February earns a 7.2/10 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 February?
- Expect about 51 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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