Climate Insights for Genoa
Liguria, Italy
Climate Overview
The climate in Genoa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1,340 mm of precipitation falls per year. Genoa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Genoa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Genoa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 52.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Genoa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Genoa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 38°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Genoa vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Genoa vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Genoa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,340 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 112 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 192 mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 60 mm. That's 131 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 31cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.Genoa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 52.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 7.6 in of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.4 in. That's 5.2 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 12in annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.
Wind
Genoa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Genoa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Genoa is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 82 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Genoa is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 38°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Genoa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Genoa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.