The city of Genoa enjoys the typical climate of Liguria: it is Mediterranean in character, with mild winters and warm summers that are neither scorching nor particularly humid.
The city’s distinctive location along the coast, sheltered by mountains to the rear, means that in terms of temperatures and lack of fog, Genoa’s climate differs markedly from that of towns in the Po Valley at the same latitude.
It is decidedly a fine climate for a northern Italian city, though wind is fairly frequent and rainfall can be substantial during certain periods (mainly in autumn). Temperatures drop in the hilly areas north of Genoa: even at low altitudes, you’ll notice a significant difference.
In summer the sea is very warm, with temperatures around 25°C, but you can also swim in the sea in late spring and early autumn.
As a city brimming with attractions, Genoa is worth visiting year-round. The best time for a city break is spring or early autumn; if you also want to spend time by the sea, aim for June or September. In July and August, the nearby beaches are extremely busy.
The hottest months of the year in Genoa are July and August, when the monthly average temperature reaches 28 °C, while the coldest months of December, January and February the thermometer drops up to 6 °C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max °C | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 |
| Min °C | 6 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
In Genoa rainiest months of the year are April and October during which monthly rainfall average reaches 160 mm. On the other side, driest months are June and July when the average rainfall is reduced to 30 mm per month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mm | 80 | 70 | 100 | 110 | 80 | 60 | 30 | 70 | 80 | 160 | 70 | 90 |
| Days | 10 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
April, May, July and August are sunniest months of the year. During that months, from sunrise to sunset there are 7 total sunshine hours in Genoa. In January, February, March, November and December sunshine hours are reduced to 1.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Months of the year when sea water is warmer are July and August, average temperature is around 24 °C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
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