March · Italy
Best time to visit Bologna in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bologna in March
Average temperature 10°C, 62 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
8.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Bologna scores 8.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 10°C, 62 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.
March holds up well in Bologna — 5th best month
March averages 10°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 62 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 8/10 here, 5th 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.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bologna in March?
- In March, Bologna averages 10°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Bologna?
- March earns a 8.0/10 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 March?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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