Month guide · Bologna · Italy
Bologna in June
What June 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
June is one of the best months to visit Bologna. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 15.5 hours of daylight. Summer begins with open-air cinema in Piazza Maggiore, and heat builds towards the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 15.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Bologna: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with May (23°C (73°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:29
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:01
- Daylight
- About 15.5 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, June 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 June
- Il Cinema Ritrovato — restored-film festival with free screenings in Piazza Maggiore (usually late June–early July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · University Quarter (Via Zamboni)
Pinacoteca Nazionale
Bologna's main picture gallery traces painting in the city from Gothic altarpieces and a Giotto polyptych to the Carracci family and Guido Reni, who made Bologna a centre of Baroque art.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
Museum · University Quarter (Via Zamboni)
Palazzo Poggi Museum
The anatomical waxes are graphic; older children tend to prefer the ship and map rooms.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · San Domenico
Basilica of San Domenico
The church holds the tomb of Saint Dominic, founder of the Dominican order, who died in Bologna in 1221.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- History
- Free
- Rainy day
Religious site · Piazza Maggiore and the Quadrilatero
Santa Maria della Vita
It is a short detour from the market lanes; allow a quiet 20 minutes in front of the terracotta mourners.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
- History
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 16°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Bologna?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Bologna?
It is one of the best months to visit Bologna. Summer begins with open-air cinema in Piazza Maggiore, and heat builds towards the end of the month.
+How warm is Bologna in June?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bologna in June?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.