January · Italy
Best time to visit Bologna in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bologna in January
Average temperature 4°C, 59 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.9/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Bologna scores 5.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 59 mm of rain, and roughly 17 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.
January in Bologna: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 4°C (39°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 59 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.9/10 on the same scale — 11th 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.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Bologna — 2.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bologna in January?
- In January, Bologna averages 4°C, 59 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Bologna?
- January earns a 5.9/10 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 January?
- Expect about 59 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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