Genoa · WinterMonth summary
Genoa weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
5°C – 11°C
🌧 Rainy days
35% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Genoa in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Genoa in January: 35% rain, 8.0h of sunshine. Better to wait for July.
By trip type
Genoa in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Low season — 11°C and limited conditions. Upside: lower prices and few tourists In January, Genoa sees 11°C during the day with 8.0h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Genoa averages 11°C, 35% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.7/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +17°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Genoa in January
Is January a good time to visit Genoa?
January is not recommended for Genoa (score 4.7/10). With 35% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine, consider July (9.2/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Genoa in January?
It's cool with 11°C daytime and 5°C at night. 8.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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