Bologna
The city of porticoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021, with the oldest university in the Western world, founded according to tradition in 1088. Piazza Maggiore, the Two Towers, the anatomical theatre of the Archiginnasio and the Quadrilatero, the medieval market district where you eat tortellini, mortadella and tagliatelle al ragù.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Bologna Centrale station, 1.2 km away (about 20 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Bologna Centrale Alta Velocità station, 1.4 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Bologna Airport (BLQ), about 6 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 150 m away.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from April to May and from September to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From June to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is May (about 83 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 2 to 10 °C | 10° 2° | 33 |
| Feb | from 3 to 13 °C | 13° 3° | 60 |
| Mar | from 5 to 16 °C | 16° 5° | 43 |
| Apr | from 8 to 20 °C | 20° 8° | 41 |
| May | from 13 to 24 °C | 24° 13° | 83 |
| Jun | from 18 to 31 °C | 31° 18° | 40 |
| Jul | from 22 to 35 °C | 35° 22° | 26 |
| Aug | from 21 to 34 °C | 34° 21° | 40 |
| Sep | from 17 to 28 °C | 28° 17° | 52 |
| Oct | from 12 to 22 °C | 22° 12° | 66 |
| Nov | from 6 to 15 °C | 15° 6° | 72 |
| Dec | from 3 to 11 °C | 11° 3° | 43 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 74 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
Nearby
- San Luca PorticoHistory and art · 4 km as the crow flies
- ★ Marzabotto and Monte SoleHistory and art · 22 km as the crow flies
- DozzaTown · 27 km as the crow flies
- ModenaTown · 37 km as the crow flies
- ★ Rocchetta MatteiHistory and art · 38 km as the crow flies
- Maranello and the Enzo Ferrari MuseumHistory and art · 38 km as the crow flies
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