January weather - Winter 2024

Weather in January
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Average pressure in January
Average wind speed in January
Average humidity in January
Average rainfall in January
Average rainfall days in January
Average snowfall in January
Average snowfall days in January
Average daylight in January
Average sunshine in January
Average sunshine days in January
Average UV index in January
Average cloud cover in January
Average visibility in January

The city center of the iconic old town of Bologna in Italy

Weather in January

Winter is in full swing in Bologna, Italy, during January. The cold weather is accompanied by a high relative humidity of 79%. Temperatures during this time are at their lowest with a minimum of 1.3°C (34.3°F) and a maximum of 7.1°C (44.8°F). Precipitation falls moderately, as snow graces the urban landscape more than at any other time during the year. The city becomes somewhat bleak, marked by limited hours of daylight and sunshine.

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures in Bologna, with an average high of 7.1°C (44.8°F) and an average low of 1.3°C (34.3°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Bologna is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.2 days and typically collects 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Bologna, Italy. In Bologna, during January, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of snow. In Bologna, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.5 days and aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of snow.

Daylight

In Bologna, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January in Bologna, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:21 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Bologna, Italy, is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Bologna are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Bologna?

In Bologna, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 7.1°C (44.8°F) and a low of 1.3°C (34.3°F).

What are January temperatures in Bologna?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 7.1°C (44.8°F) and 1.3°C (34.3°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Bologna?

In Bologna, Italy, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

What is the driest month in Bologna?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Bologna in January?

In Bologna, Italy, in January, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Bologna in January?

In January, in Bologna, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout January, 25mm (0.98") of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Bologna have in January?

The average day length in January in Bologna, Italy, is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Bologna?

On the first day of January in Bologna, Italy, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 16:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:21 CET.

How long on average sun shines in January in Bologna?

The average sunshine duration in January in Bologna is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Bologna?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bologna.

How high is the UV index in January in Bologna?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

8.1°C 46.6°F

7.1°C 44.8°F

9.1°C 48.4°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.2km/h 4.5mph

7.7km/h 4.8mph

9.1km/h 5.7mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.2

20.8

16.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Bologna, Italy

Average high temperature in January: 7.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.1°C).

Average low temperature in January: 1.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (18.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.3°C).

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Average pressure in January
Bologna, Italy

Average pressure in January: 1016.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Bologna, Italy

Average wind speed in January: 7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6.5km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Bologna, Italy

Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

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Average rainfall in January
Bologna, Italy

Average rainfall in January: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (26mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Bologna, Italy

Average rainfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Bologna, Italy

Average snowfall in January: 25mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (32mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Bologna, Italy

Average snowfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bologna, Italy

Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Bologna, Italy

Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Bologna, Italy

Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Bologna, Italy

Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in January
Bologna, Italy

Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (9km).

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January weather forecast
Bologna, Italy

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