Early February 1 February
51°F
Typical afternoon high
27% historical wet-day frequency
Italy · City
Bologna & Emilia-Romagna
in February.
Is February a good time?
Cool days.
Similar overnight stays to January.
February averages 53°F afternoons and 51°F seas, with about 8 rain days. Later February is typically warmer.
- Afternoons
- 53°F
- Sea
- 51°F
- Visitor demand
- 15%of August peak
Historical Emilia-Romagna regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Bologna, Rimini and Parma; conditions vary within the region.
Overall match
6.9/10 · scores & prioritiesWhat matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#8 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Weather5.9/10Good
CrowdsLow seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queues
CostModeratefor Europe; Italy-wide price level
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your February
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 53°F (12°C): a sweater and a light jacket; nights around 36°F (2°C): a winter coat, hat and gloves. Bring rain gear: about 8 days with at least 1 mm of rain. About 10 hours of daylight.
Can I swim in February?
The sea averages 51°F. Our swimming guide: very cold: wetsuit weather. Your comfort will vary. This is open water near the coast, not a beach-specific reading.
Monthly coastal averages from NOAA, 2011–2025. Sea temperature is separate from the weather and Overall scores.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights, sea temperature & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 10 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 07:17 and sets about 17:43 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 36°F (2°C); afternoons reach about 53°F (12°C). Expect rain on about 8 days in a typical February.
Typical afternoon
53°F (12°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Februarys
Night low
36°F (2°C)
average daily minimum
Sea
51°F (10°C)
very cold; open water near the coast, NOAA satellite record 2011–2025
Daylight
10h 25m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late February?
Late February is typically warmer. The afternoon high averages 51°F on the 1st, versus 55°F on the 28th. Historical wet-day frequency rises from 27% to 35% between those dates.
Mid February 15 February
53°F
Typical afternoon high
26% historical wet-day frequency
Late February 28 February
55°F
Typical afternoon high
35% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Daily calendar & holiday datesFebruary 2027 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
February 2027 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2027.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151° | 251° | 351° | 451° | 551° | 651° | 751° |
| 852° | 952° | 1052° | 1152° | 1253° | 1353° | 1453° |
| 1553° | 1653° | 1754° | 1854° | 1954° | 2054° | 2154° |
| 2254° | 2355° | 2455° | 2555° | 2655° | 2755° | 2855° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
Afternoons warm from about 51°F (11°C) in the first week to 55°F (13°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 25–35%.
No school holidays here in February 2027. Elsewhere in February 2027, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: France 42%, Netherlands 46%, Belgium 25%, Czechia 18%. (School holidays: official calendar, compiled by Bigfoot Wanders; other countries from OpenHolidays, ODbL.)
Crowds and cost
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Low season. February averages 15% of August's overnight stays per day. Similar overnight stays to January.
Overnight stays across Emilia-Romagna do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights.
Hotel price season
Will it be cheaper?
A little below usual. The regional index has no room-rate baseline in euros.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
Italy as a whole
Above EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 107 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
The hotel-season index is regional (ISTAT, NIC consumer price index for accommodation services (ECOICOP 112), by region); the country price level is national. Neither is a room quote.
Year-to-year variation
How much does February vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 44°F (7°C) and 59°F (15°C); in 7 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 53°F (12°C). Rain days ranged from 2 to 15; half the years had 4–11.
Rain days in each February
Rain days
8
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 15 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
8 of 28
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
0 of 15
no February in the last 15 years had a day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
14 of 28
rated very good or better
See every recorded FebruaryHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 52°F | 7 |
| 2012 | 44°F | 9 |
| 2013 | 47°F | 11 |
| 2014 | 55°F | 15 |
| 2015 | 50°F | 11 |
| 2016 | 55°F | 15 |
| 2017 | 55°F | 8 |
| 2018 | 46°F | 15 |
| 2019 | 56°F | 4 |
| 2020 | 59°F | 2 |
| 2021 | 56°F | 5 |
| 2022 | 56°F | 4 |
| 2023 | 54°F | 3 |
| 2024 | 58°F | 8 |
| 2025 | 52°F | 10 |
Checked against official climate averages for Bologna Borgo Panigale. How we check
Compare dates
January, February
or March?
| Typical conditions | Jan | Feb | Mar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 50°F | 53°F | 61°F |
| Sea | 53°F | 51°F | 53°F |
| Rain days | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Overnight demand | 14% | 15% | 19% |
January: Cooler afternoons than February. January guide →
March: Warmer afternoons and warmer sea than February. More overnight demand. March guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues. Sea temperatures are monthly coastal averages.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with February Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. February stays as your reference.
March has a Weather score at least 1.0 point higher than February, without a substantially busier visitor season.
Your comparison
February or January?
Overnight stays are 14% of the busiest month.
Historical regional hotel-price season: a little below usual. There is no room-rate baseline in euros.
Read the January guide →| Typical conditions | February | January |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 53°F | 50°F |
| Nights | 36°F | 34°F |
| Sea | 51°F | 53°F |
| Rain days | 8 | 7 |
| Visitor season | Low season | Low season |
| Overall / 10 | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Month rank | #8 | #10 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Sea | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.7 | #10 | 50°F | 34°F | 53°F | 7 | 5.7 | Low season |
| February | 6.9 | #8 | 53°F | 36°F | 51°F | 8 | 5.9 | Low season |
| March | 7.8 | #5 | 61°F | 41°F | 53°F | 9 | 7.4 | Low season |
| April | 8.3 | #2 | 68°F | 47°F | 58°F | 7 | 8.9 | Low season |
| May | 8.2 | #3 | 75°F | 54°F | 65°F | 8 | 9.1 | Moderate season |
| June | 6.7 | #9 | 86°F | 63°F | 74°F | 7 | 7.8 | Busy season |
| July | 5.8 | #12 | 90°F | 67°F | 79°F | 5 | 6.8 | Peak season |
| August | 5.8 | #11 | 89°F | 67°F | 80°F | 6 | 6.9 | Peak season |
| September | 7.8 | #4 | 80°F | 60°F | 75°F | 7 | 8.9 | Moderate season |
| October | 8.4 | #1 | 69°F | 52°F | 68°F | 7 | 9.0 | Low season |
| November | 7.4 | #6 | 58°F | 44°F | 62°F | 11 | 6.6 | Low season |
| December | 7.0 | #7 | 51°F | 36°F | 56°F | 8 | 6.0 | Low season |
Near here
Nearby places in February
Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.
TuscanyFlorence, Siena · Italy · about 70 miles
Balanced Overall 7.3 · Good weather, 55°F (13°C) · Low season · Cost moderate
Venice & the VenetoItaly · about 90 miles
Balanced Overall 4.0 · Poor weather, 52°F (11°C) · Low season · Cost moderate
Milan, Lake Como & LombardyItaly · about 100 miles
Balanced Overall 6.8 · Good weather, 51°F (11°C) · Moderate season · Cost moderate
South Tyrol & the DolomitesItaly · about 150 miles
Balanced Overall 5.9 · Good weather, 47°F (8°C) · Busy season · Cost pricey
TyrolInnsbruck · Austria · about 190 miles
Balanced Overall 4.5 · Fair weather, 43°F (6°C) · Peak season · Cost pricey
Elsewhere in Europe
Better February weather than Bologna & Emilia-Romagna
Bologna & Emilia-Romagna's weather ranks 7 of 41 city regions this month. These city regions outside Italy have clearly better weather on your dates, nearest first, each compared with Bologna & Emilia-Romagna.
Barcelona & CataloniaSpain · about 520 miles
Very good weather (7.5): 6°F warmer afternoons, 3 fewer rain days
AragonSpain · about 630 miles
Very good weather (7.3): 5°F warmer afternoons, 3 fewer rain days, busier for its season (moderate season), cheaper
Athens & AtticaGreece · about 800 miles
Very good weather (7.3): 6°F warmer afternoons, busier for its season (moderate season), cheaper
MadridSpain · about 800 miles
Very good weather (7.0): 3°F warmer afternoons, 3 fewer rain days
LisbonPortugal · about 1110 miles
Very good weather (7.3): 8°F warmer afternoons, cheaper
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
It's low season, 15% of the busiest month and 64% below its average month.The figures cover the whole Emilia-Romagna region, suburbs included. That means about 42,000 overnight visitors on a typical February night across the region, 72% of them from Italy itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 6,500 more: 15 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Urban, 0–100) | 64 |
| How our weather was checked | Official climate averages for Bologna Borgo Panigale from the national weather service, every month: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.7°C), night lows within 2°F (1.1°C). |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 9 |
| Busiest month here | August · 65 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 0.9% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 62nd percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 72% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 15 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 1.1% |
| Regional hotel-price season | A little below usual (−8% vs this region's average month). Historical index from ISTAT, NIC consumer price index for accommodation services (ECOICOP 112), by region; no euro room-rate baseline. |
| Population used | 4.5 million |
| Statistical region | ITH5 · Emilia-Romagna |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national; the first figure is regional (ISTAT, NIC consumer price index for accommodation services (ECOICOP 112), by region). Full method · this region's data.