Month guide · Bologna · Italy
Bologna in September
What September is really like in Bologna: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Bologna. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Warm, settled weather returns with the students; trade fairs can fill hotels for a week at a time.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Bologna: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (30°C (86°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:53
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:26
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm early autumn, truffle and mushroom menus and busy university streets, turning grey and foggy by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Cersaie — ceramic tile and bathroom trade fair (usually late September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Piazza Maggiore and the Quadrilatero
Quadrilatero market streets
Come mid-morning to watch the shops at work, and return in the early evening for a glass of Pignoletto and a board of cured meats.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
Historic site · Piazza Galvani
Archiginnasio and Anatomical Theatre
Built in the 1560s as the first unified seat of the university, the Archiginnasio has courtyard and staircase walls covered in thousands of painted coats of arms of former students.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Gallery · University Quarter (Via Zamboni)
Pinacoteca Nazionale
Combine it with Palazzo Poggi further along Via Zamboni for a half-day in the university quarter.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
Museum · University Quarter (Via Zamboni)
Palazzo Poggi Museum
The university museum in a frescoed 16th-century palace displays the collections of the 18th-century Institute of Sciences: anatomical wax models, obstetric teaching models, ship models, maps and natural-history specimens arranged as they were for students.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 15°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Bologna?
It is one of the best months to visit Bologna. Warm, settled weather returns with the students; trade fairs can fill hotels for a week at a time.
+How warm is Bologna in September?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bologna in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.