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Bologna in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bologna in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Bologna, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Bologna in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Bologna in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +57°F and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 12 rainy days and 75 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+18°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
75 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bologna has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Bologna in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bologna for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +72°F during the day to a minimum of +32°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +61°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 64% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +39°F to +64°F.

Is Bologna warm or cold in March?

Bologna is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +50°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +36°F to +43°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Bologna:

Climate in Bologna in March

Bologna weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+50°F+57°F+64°F
Min. temperature
+3°F+18°F+30°F
Max. temperature
+70°F+81°F+86°F
Rainfall
61 mm75 mm96 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
75%69%69%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1015 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
9118
Cloudy days
874
Rainy days
81216
Snowy days
210

March often has better weather than February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +50°F to +57°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 61 mm to 75 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 69%. Winds are stronger in comparison to February, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 9 to 11.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Bologna in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Bologna is gradually decreasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Bologna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 64 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bologna wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 37% chance of precipitation and 194 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 41 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Bologna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Bologna?

This is the weather in Bologna in March 2023:
1 March
🌫️
+40°F
2 March
☁️
+46°F
3 March
☀️
+55°F
4 March
☀️
+57°F
5 March
☀️
+60°F
6 March
☀️
+57°F
7 March
☀️
+62°F
8 March
☀️
+62°F
9 March
☀️
+69°F
10 March
☁️
+67°F
11 March
☀️
+70°F
12 March
☀️
+61°F
13 March
☀️
+62°F
14 March
☁️
+63°F
15 March
☀️
+55°F
16 March
☀️
+56°F
17 March
☀️
+57°F
18 March
☀️
+61°F
19 March
☀️
+58°F
20 March
🌫️
+56°F
21 March
☀️
+65°F
22 March
☀️
+69°F
23 March
☀️
+68°F
24 March
☀️
+68°F
25 March
☀️
+72°F
26 March
☀️
+68°F
27 March
☀️
+66°F
28 March
☀️
+62°F
29 March
☀️
+62°F
30 March
☀️
+67°F
31 March
☀️
+65°F
In March 2023 Bologna had 26 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Bologna climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Bologna in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+63°F) and the highest in 2022 (+69°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 549 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 11684 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bologna in March:

Is March a good time to visit Bologna?

March is a really good time to go to Bologna. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Bologna.

Can you sunbathe in Bologna in March?

March has mild temperatures in Bologna. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Bologna rainy in March?

Bologna is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bologna in March?

The amount of sunny days in Bologna during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Bologna

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bologna, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.