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Genoa

Genoa, Europe's largest medieval old town — original pesto, ancient port and Cinque Terre next door.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 44.41°N 8.93°E
JulyBest month
82°FOptimal temperature
27%Rainy days

When to visit Genoa?

🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
70°F–82°F in July
🌧 Least rain
27% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
February (42%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10

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.

Genoa weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌦️ January41°F52°F35%0.2in8.0h4.7/10
🌦️ February43°F54°F42%0.2in8.1h4.5/10
⛅ March45°F59°F37%0.2in10.7h6.8/10
⛅ April50°F63°F38%0.1in12.4h7.1/10
🌦️ May57°F70°F50%0.2in12.9h7.3/10
🌤️ June64°F77°F34%0.1in14.2h8.4/10
🌤️ July70°F82°F27%0.1in14.5h9.2/10
🌤️ August70°F84°F29%0.1in13.0h8.6/10
🌤️ September64°F77°F35%0.1in11.4h7.9/10
🌤️ October57°F68°F41%0.3in9.5h7.1/10
🌦️ November48°F59°F44%0.2in7.9h5.1/10
⛅ December43°F54°F35%0.2in7.6h4.7/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 18°F, 42% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 27°F, 30% rainy days, 13.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable

Average 20°F, 40% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate

Average 12°F, 37% rainy days, 7.9h sunshine/day. Score: 4.6/10.

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Frequently asked questions

July is ideal with 27% rainy days and 28°F.
February is the wettest month with 42% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 4.6/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.

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