Best Time to Visit Genoa: Weather Month by Month

Q: What is the best time to visit Genoa?

July is the best month with 82°F highs, 70°F lows, 9.5h of sunshine and 10.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.

Q: How many hours of sunshine does Genoa get in July?

Genoa averages 9.5 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.0/10.

Q: What is the rainiest month in Genoa?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

Q: What are the temperatures at night in Genoa in July?

In July, overnight lows reach 70°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.

Q: Is Genoa good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Genoa scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 9.0/10.

Q: When should you avoid Genoa?

January is the most difficult month to visit Genoa, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Decide

When to visit Genoa?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Genoa, July and August clearly stand out. December concentrates the least favorable conditions.

Top & avoid

🏆 July · 9.3 August · 9.0 June · 8.6 September · 8.4 ⚠️ December · 4.2

4.2

Jan

4.2

Feb

4.5

Mar

7.2

Apr

7.8

May

8.6

Jun

9.3

Jul

9.0

Aug

8.4

Sep

7.4

Oct

4.3

Nov

4.2

Dec

Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Genoa offers 7 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 9.3 in July vs 4.2 in December.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 7 comfortable months (Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct)

Month	T° min	T° max	Rain %	mm/day	Sun	Score	Verdict
🌥️ January →	41°F	52°F	19%	3.9mm	3.8h	4.2/10	Decent period
🌥️ February →	43°F	54°F	18%	4.6mm	4.6h	4.2/10	Decent period
🌥️ March →	45°F	59°F	17%	4.5mm	5.1h	4.5/10	Decent period
⛅ April →	50°F	63°F	23%	3.6mm	6.4h	7.2/10	Best period
☀️ May →	57°F	70°F	19%	3.9mm	7.1h	7.8/10	Best period
☀️ June →	64°F	77°F	15%	2.5mm	8.2h	8.6/10	Best period
☀️ July →	70°F	82°F	10%	1.5mm	9.5h	9.3/10	Best period
☀️ August →	70°F	84°F	12%	1.9mm	8.6h	9.0/10	Best period
☀️ September →	64°F	77°F	18%	3.6mm	6.7h	8.4/10	Best period
⛅ October →	57°F	68°F	24%	8.2mm	5.6h	7.4/10	Best period
🌥️ November →	48°F	59°F	29%	6.1mm	3.7h	4.3/10	Decent period
🌥️ December →	43°F	54°F	22%	4.8mm	3.6h	4.2/10	Decent period

Rain %19%

Decent period

Rain %18%

Decent period

Rain %17%

Decent period

Rain %23%

Best period

Rain %19%

Best period

Rain %15%

Best period

Rain %10%

Best period

Rain %12%

Best period

Rain %18%

Best period

Rain %24%

Best period

Rain %29%

Decent period

Rain %22%

Decent period

📊 Quick read

Optimal window

Apr → Oct

Good transition

Mar · Nov

Tough period

none

🌡️ Detailed conditions (July)

🌡️ Feel

Warm

☀️ UV

7.0 · Moderate-Strong

💧 Humidity feel

66°F · Humid

☔ Rain

10% · 1.5 mm/day

🌅 Sunshine

9.5h/day

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Genoa

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

Annual data unavailable for this destination.

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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

🏖️ Beaches: Jun-Sept🌊 Swell: Sept-Mar🚤 Water activities

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach trip.

Country · Italy

🗣️LanguageItalian

💶CurrencyEuro (€)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthAugust · 84°F

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 52°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 29%

🏖️ Beach trip

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days

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Location

Where is Genoa ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.3 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

44.41°N · 8.93°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Genoa?

July is the best month with 82°F highs, 70°F lows, 9.5h of sunshine and 10.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Genoa get in July?

Genoa averages 9.5 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.0/10.

What is the rainiest month in Genoa?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Genoa in July?

In July, overnight lows reach 70°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.

Is Genoa good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Genoa scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 9.0/10.

When should you avoid Genoa?

January is the most difficult month to visit Genoa, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.