Genoa, ItalyQuick decision
When to visit Genoa?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
21°C–28°C in July
🌧 Least rain
27% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
February (42%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Palazzi dei RolliYear-round — Europe's largest medieval center, UNESCO palaces.
Pesto & focaccia di ReccoYear-round — pesto alla genovese, trofie, farinata.
Genoa AquariumYear-round — Italy's largest aquarium, dolphins, jellyfish.
Cinque TerreApr–Oct — 5 villages 2h by train, coastal hiking.
Monthly climate data
Genoa weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 5°C | 11°C | 35% | 3.9 | 8.0h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 6°C | 12°C | 42% | 4.6 | 8.1h | 4.5/10 |
| ⛅ March | 7°C | 15°C | 37% | 4.5 | 10.7h | 6.8/10 |
| ⛅ April | 10°C | 17°C | 38% | 3.6 | 12.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 14°C | 21°C | 50% | 3.9 | 12.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 18°C | 25°C | 34% | 2.5 | 14.2h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 21°C | 28°C | 27% | 1.5 | 14.5h | 9.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 21°C | 29°C | 29% | 1.9 | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 18°C | 25°C | 35% | 3.6 | 11.4h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 14°C | 20°C | 41% | 8.2 | 9.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 9°C | 15°C | 44% | 6.1 | 7.9h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 6°C | 12°C | 35% | 4.8 | 7.6h | 4.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 18°C, 42% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°C, 30% rainy days, 13.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 20°C, 40% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 12°C, 37% rainy days, 7.9h sunshine/day. Score: 4.6/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 27% rainy days and 28°C.
February is the wettest month with 42% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.6/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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