Genoa weather in December (Liguria, Italy)

How is the weather in Genoa in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Genoa generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 11°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Genoa in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 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 Genoa. 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 Genoa climate page with graphs.

 

Genoa, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 125 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 112 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Genua, Italy (7 KM, 4 Miles).

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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 Genoa 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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