Bologna weather in May

May in Bologna: nice, soaked, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Bologna · #222 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 84/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Bologna climate normals — May

Daytime high22°C / 72°F😎 nice
Nighttime low13°C / 55°F
Feels like (high)22°C / 72°F
Rainfall151 mm / 6 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days12 days
Humidity73%💧 humid
Dew point13°C / 55°F
Sunshine10.4 h/day
Daylight14.8 h
Wind14 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)48🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Bologna in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Bologna?
May in Bologna: nice, soaked, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Bologna on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
What is the weather like in Bologna in May?
In May, Bologna averages a daily high of 22.1°C and a low of 12.5°C, with about 151.2 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Bologna in May?
Bologna has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in May.

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