Genoa · SpringMonth summary
Genoa weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 21°C
🌧 Rainy days
50% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Genoa in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.3/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Genoa in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Good period — 21°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds Spring marks the start of the good season in Genoa. Temperatures rise (21°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 50% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| 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 May, Genoa averages 21°C, 50% rainy days and 12.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -23%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Genoa in May
Is May a good time to visit Genoa?
May is an acceptable time for Genoa (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Genoa in May?
Yes, 50% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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