Month guide · Bologna · Italy
Bologna in July
What July is really like in Bologna: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Vanni Lazzari, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 15.2 hours of daylight. Hot and humid, sometimes above 35 °C; plan museums and shaded porticoes for midday and eat outdoors after dark.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 15.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Bologna: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with June (28°C (82°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:44
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:57
- Daylight
- About 15.2 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot, humid days, free outdoor cinema in Piazza Maggiore and quieter August weeks when many locals head to the coast.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in July
- Bologna Estate — summer concerts and events across the city (usually June–September)
- Outdoor cinema in Piazza Maggiore (usually through July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Via Ugo Bassi
Mercato delle Erbe
Shop for picnic food in the morning, then come back in the evening when the food stalls and bars fill with locals.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Free
- Rainy day
Viewpoint · Via Piella
Finestrella di Via Piella
A small shuttered window in a wall on Via Piella opens onto the Canale delle Moline, one of the canals that once powered Bologna's mills and silk industry, flanked by old houses like a scene from Venice.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
- Couples
Museum · Piazza Maggiore and the Quadrilatero
Museo Civico Archeologico
Head to the Egyptian rooms first if you are visiting with children.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
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Museum · Borgo Panigale
Ducati Museum
In the Borgo Panigale suburb, about 7 km west of the centre, Ducati's museum traces the company from its 1920s start making radio components to its racing motorcycles, including MotoGP machines.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 19°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Bologna?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Bologna in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Bologna?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and humid, sometimes above 35 °C; plan museums and shaded porticoes for midday and eat outdoors after dark.
+How warm is Bologna in July?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bologna in July?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.