Genua weather in December (Italy)

Planning a trip to Genua in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Genua generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 11°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 5°C.

Genua in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 112 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Genua. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Genua climate page with graphs.

 

Genua, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 121 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 64%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 112 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Italy in December

Find out more about the weather in Italy in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Genua in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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