Bologna is at its best from March/April to October,
when it is warm and there is much outdoor sipping and dining, or just
sitting in squares such as Piazza Santo Stefano and Piazza Maggiore.
However, during July and August it may be particularly hot. In August,
as is the case in much of Italy in the summer, many shops and
restaurants are closed for the summer vacation.
Winter can be cold,
but Bologna is beautiful the two weeks before Christmas. January and
February often feature cloudless blue skies, but the clear weather is
often the coldest: you will need a coat, scarf, hat and gloves