AI-generatedGenoa at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,260 h
- Rain a year
- 909 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 19 m
Climate in Genoa
Genoa has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year, Genoa is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:3818:42
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:20–08:17 · evening 18:03–19:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:08–07:20 · evening 19:00–19:11
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Genoa in October?
In October, Genoa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Genoa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 4 min07:38 – 18:42
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %59 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Genoa
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.9 – 21.5 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Genoa ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 25.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.0 and 26.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.2° | 13.5° | 15.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.6° | 13.0° | 14.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.7° | 13.3° | 14.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.1° | 14.4° | 16.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.2° | 17.0° | 19.3° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.1° | 21.0° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.6° | 23.1° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.3° | 24.0° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.3° | 22.0° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.7° | 19.9° | 21.5° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.1° | 17.0° | 19.2° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.8° | 14.7° | 16.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Genoa
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.7 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Genoa, 42 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Genoa
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 95 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Genoa: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Genoa has about 10 rainy days with 105 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Genoa
How breezy and how cloudy Genoa is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Genoa typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Genoa: variable cloud, with about 4.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Genoa
How often the day gets hot in Genoa (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Genoa has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Genoa
Snow is possible in Genoa, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Genoa.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Genoa
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 40 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 38 | 11° | 6° | 14.2° | 4.1 h | 8 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 47 | 11° | 6° | 13.6° | 5.0 h | 7 | 64 |
| MarchMar | 60 | 14° | 8° | 13.7° | 6.0 h | 8 | 70 |
| AprilApr | 70 | 17° | 11° | 15.1° | 6.4 h | 10 | 77 |
| MayMay | 79 | 20° | 15° | 18.2° | 7.3 h | 11 | 78 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 24° | 19° | 22.1° | 8.5 h | 9 | 54 |
| JulyJul | 93 | 26° | 21° | 24.6° | 9.5 h | 7 | 40 |
| AugustAug | 89 | 27° | 22° | 25.3° | 8.5 h | 8 | 57 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 23° | 18° | 23.3° | 6.9 h | 9 | 76 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 19° | 15° | 20.7° | 4.7 h | 10 | 105 |
| NovemberNov | 50 | 15° | 11° | 18.1° | 3.7 h | 11 | 133 |
| DecemberDec | 39 | 12° | 7° | 15.8° | 3.5 h | 9 | 83 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
44.40° N, 8.94° E · 19 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Genoa
The best time to visit Genoa is from May to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is November with 133 mm of precipitation.
Genoa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Genoa in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Genoa in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Genoa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–23 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Genoa in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–12 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Genoa for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Genoa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Genoa: score 93 against 73. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 73 | 93better |
| Day high | 19° | 26° |
| Night low | 15° | 21° |
| Sea | 20.7° | 24.6° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 105 mm | 40 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 15 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
Genoa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
38January11° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In January, Genoa is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 72 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Genoa.
Genoa in January47February11° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In February, Genoa is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 64 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Genoa.
Genoa in February60March14° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In March, Genoa is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Genoa.
Genoa in March70April17° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In April, Genoa is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Genoa.
Genoa in April79May20° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In May, Genoa is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Genoa.
Genoa in May89June24° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In June, Genoa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Genoa.
Genoa in June93July26° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In July, Genoa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Genoa.
Genoa in July89August27° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In August, Genoa is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Genoa.
Genoa in August82September23° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In September, Genoa is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Genoa.
Genoa in September73October19° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In October, Genoa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Genoa.
Genoa in October50November15° · Sea 18° · 4 h
In November, Genoa is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 133 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Genoa.
Genoa in November39December12° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In December, Genoa is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 83 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Genoa.
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Genoa vs. Portofino
In October Genoa has the better holiday weather (score 73 vs. 67). During the day it is about as warm in Portofino as in Genoa. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Genoa | Portofino |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 73 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Genoa ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 13GenoaThis page19°21°73
Planning a trip to Genoa
Weather for your travel dates
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Genoa in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Genoa has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 39
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,050 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Genoa
When is the best time to visit Genoa?
The best time to visit Genoa is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Genoa?
The sea temperature in Genoa ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 25.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Genoa in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Genoa?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Genoa?
The wettest month is November with 133 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 40 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Genoa get?
Genoa gets around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in December there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Genoa in?
Genoa uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Genoa?
A nonstop flight from London to Genoa takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,050 km.
Which school holidays are best for Genoa?
Genoa has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 81, Summer holidays 90, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 39.
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