Genoa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Genoa can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Genoa. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in August to a chilly 10°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 5°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Genoa has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1247 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Genoa shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 193 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 44 mm of rainfall over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Genoa Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Genoa serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 3.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 12°C in February to 23°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Genoa.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 71%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 61%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s to 6 m/s. It is lower in May, June, July and August and higher in January, February, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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6 m/s
6 m/s
The best time of year to visit Genoa in Italy
During the months of June, July and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October and November.
August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 193 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 44 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 295 hours of sunshine.
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