🇮🇹 Bologna vs Florence 🇮🇹

Bologna, Italy vs Florence, Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Florence is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Florence is drier, with roughly 16 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇮🇹 Bologna🇮🇹 Florence
Avg annual high19°C21°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (2°C low)
Rainy days / year10589
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberApril, May, October

🇮🇹 Bologna

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇮🇹 Florence

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (32°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Bologna or Florence warmer?

Florence is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bologna or Florence?

Bologna is rainier — Florence sees about 16 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bologna vs Florence?

Bologna is best around May, September, October; Florence is best around April, May, October.

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