Monthly climate guide
Bologna weather in December
With highs near 10°C (50°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F), December feels cool in Bologna. Rainfall averages about 38 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C cooler than November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- Bologna is usually about 2°C warmer than Florence, 80 km away, in December.
- Good walking weather for combining Piazza Maggiore and Two Towers in one day.
- December is among Bologna's three coolest months.
- In Bologna, December is early winter.
Avg high
10°C
50°F
Avg low
2°C
36°F
Rainfall
38 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
87%
relative
Sky
66%
cloud · often cloudy
Bologna weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 48°F | 1°C / 33°F | 35 mm | 86% | 69% |
| February | 10°C / 49°F | 1°C / 34°F | 73 mm | 83% | 64% |
| March | 14°C / 58°F | 4°C / 39°F | 56 mm | 76% | 57% |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 47°F | 47 mm | 71% | 57% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 53°F | 73 mm | 67% | 58% |
| June | 29°C / 85°F | 17°C / 62°F | 50 mm | 58% | 42% |
| July | 33°C / 91°F | 20°C / 67°F | 46 mm | 52% | 33% |
| August | 33°C / 91°F | 20°C / 68°F | 34 mm | 51% | 32% |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 60°F | 59 mm | 64% | 46% |
| October | 21°C / 69°F | 10°C / 51°F | 77 mm | 76% | 60% |
| November | 14°C / 58°F | 6°C / 42°F | 84 mm | 86% | 69% |
| December | 10°C / 50°F | 2°C / 36°F | 38 mm | 87% | 66% |
What to pack for December
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is December a good time to visit Bologna?
Our Bologna guide recommends: Spring or early autumn, for pleasant walking weather under the arcades.
Bologna is the origin of ragù alla bolognese — look for it served with tagliatelle, not spaghetti, as it is locally.
Best time to visit Bologna →Other Italy cities in December
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Bologna in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Bologna?
December is cool in Bologna, with highs around 10°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Bologna in December?
Average highs are about 10°C (50°F) and average lows about 2°C (36°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Bologna in December?
Bologna typically gets around 38 mm of rain in December — fairly dry.
When is the best time to visit Bologna?
Spring or early autumn, for pleasant walking weather under the arcades.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Bologna (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.