Month guide · Bologna · Italy
Bologna in April
What April is really like in Bologna: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Bologna. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Comfortable walking weather and Easter visitors; Liberation Day is marked strongly in a city with a famous partisan history.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Bologna: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with March (14°C (57°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:31
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:59
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
Spring (March–May). Mild days, blossom in the hills and the San Luca icon procession in May; trade fairs and Easter can make hotels expensive.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Liberation Day (25 April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Piazza Maggiore and the Quadrilatero
Museo Civico Archeologico
Beside San Petronio, the civic archaeology museum displays finds from Etruscan Felsina and the Villanovan settlements that preceded Roman Bononia, and one of Italy's most important Egyptian collections, with stelae, sarcophagi and mummified animals.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Museum · Borgo Panigale
Ducati Museum
Factory tours have age and photography rules; read them before booking, especially if you are travelling with children.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Colle della Guardia
Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca
The 18th-century sanctuary on the Colle della Guardia, high above the southwest of the city, is reached by a continuous portico of 666 arches that runs 3.8 km from Porta Saragozza, first on the flat and then climbing steeply from the Arco del Meloncello.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Active
- Free
- Outdoors
- Iconic
Park · Santo Stefano and Strada Maggiore
Giardini Margherita
Bring a picnic from the Quadrilatero and join locals on the grass on a warm evening.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 8°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Bologna?
One of the best months to visit Bologna, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Bologna?
It is one of the best months to visit Bologna. Comfortable walking weather and Easter visitors; Liberation Day is marked strongly in a city with a famous partisan history.
+How warm is Bologna in April?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bologna in April?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.