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Bologna in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Bologna in May 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Bologna in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 14 rainy days and 97 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+41°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
97 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bologna has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Bologna in May

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

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +50°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +70°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +77°F.

Is Bologna warm or cold in May?

Bologna is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +64°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +48°F to +57°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

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

Climate in Bologna in May

Bologna weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+64°F+73°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+30°F+41°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+95°F+100°F
Rainfall
96 mm97 mm78 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
69%67%64%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
81013
Cloudy days
443
Rainy days
161411
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +64°F to +73°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 96 mm to 97 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 69% to 67%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 8 to 10.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Bologna in May 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 increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Bologna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 403 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 110 mm, which is considered heavy rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Bologna, here is a comparison with other months, 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.

How was the weather last May in Bologna?

This is the weather in Bologna in May 2023:
1 May
🌧️
+61°F
2 May
🌫️
+55°F
3 May
🌧️
+66°F
4 May
☀️
+71°F
5 May
☀️
+75°F
6 May
☀️
+77°F
7 May
☀️
+78°F
8 May
☀️
+71°F
9 May
☀️
+70°F
10 May
🌫️
+59°F
11 May
🌧️
+60°F
12 May
🌧️
+64°F
13 May
🌧️
+64°F
14 May
🌧️
+59°F
15 May
☁️
+68°F
16 May
🌧️
+58°F
17 May
🌧️
+59°F
18 May
☁️
+65°F
19 May
🌧️
+60°F
20 May
🌧️
+62°F
21 May
☀️
+76°F
22 May
☀️
+78°F
23 May
☀️
+83°F
24 May
☀️
+79°F
25 May
🌧️
+75°F
26 May
☀️
+81°F
27 May
☀️
+78°F
28 May
☀️
+79°F
29 May
☀️
+79°F
30 May
☀️
+78°F
31 May
☀️
+77°F
In May 2023 Bologna had 16 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 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 May 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 May:

Is May a good time to visit Bologna?

May 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 May?

May is warm in Bologna. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Bologna rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Bologna in May?

The amount of sunny days in Bologna during May 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.