Bologna · Italy
July
Hot and dry — many Bolognesi leave for the coast, but summer events fill Piazza Maggiore.
Best match
#8 of 12 months
There are better months for Bologna — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
30°C
Low
20°C
Rain
40mm
Sun
10hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How July scores in Bologna
Weather
Very good
Value
Above average
Crowds
Above average
Events
Excellent
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in July
- ↑Driest month of the year at 40mm — reliable sunshine for outdoor exploring
- ↑Sotto le Stelle del Cinema: open-air film screenings in Piazza Maggiore through July
- ↑Bologna Jazz Festival and summer cultural programming keep evenings lively
What you sacrifice
- ↓30°C with high humidity makes midday sightseeing uncomfortable — siesta culture is real
- ↓Many locals leave for August: the city's authentic restaurant scene begins to thin
- ↓Tourist-to-local ratio shifts; some neighbourhood trattorias close for summer holidays
How July compares to May (best month)
| Factor | July | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 7 | 9 |
| Value | 5 | 5 |
| Crowds | 5 | 5 |
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Bologna, not across destinations. Methodology →