Despite its favorable location, Genoa is considered one of the least popular Mediterranean cities among tourists. However, the climate here is excellent: the city is protected from cold weather by the Apennine Mountains, spring arrives earlier than in Milan, the beaches stretch for almost 30 kilometers, and the weather in Genoa can be checked once a week.
So, when is the best time to visit Genoa?
Summer
Already from May, the swimming season begins in Liguria - the sea warms up to + 20 ° С. Summer here is hot, dry, but, nevertheless, it is easily tolerated. The maximum July temperature is +29-31°С. By the way, you don't have to bother monitoring the weather in Genoa for 5-10 days in advance - in summer it rains very rarely here and brings more pleasure than inconvenience.
Winter
In winter in Genoa, the thermometer does not fall below +4°C at night and below +7°C during the day, there is almost no precipitation, and most of the season the weather is clear. Is it worth going to Genoa in winter? We think it's worth it if your plans include getting to know sights of the city. It is warmer here than, for example, in Florence, and there are almost no tourists.
Autumn
In September, the velvet season begins in Genoa - the heat drops a little (to +23-25°C), you can lie on the beach for a long time (the water temperature drops below +20°C only in the second half of October). Starting from the end of October, it is necessary to find out the weather forecast in Genoa more and more often: the period of precipitation begins, at night the temperature drops to +15°С. November is already a real autumn, you need to take warm clothes with you and check the weather in Genoa every 3 days.
Spring
Most tourists agree that the spring in Genoa is as comfortable as possible. Already at the end of March, warm sunny weather sets in (+ 13-18 ° С), everything turns green and blooms. Cons - intermittent rains in April-May and cold nights (up to + 6 ° C), be prepared to check the weather in Genoa for 14 days in advance before departure.
When is the cheapest time to go to Genoa?
The "low" season in Genoa lasts from November to mid-December. Then again a slight surge in attendance for the Christmas holidays and again a break until the end of March. Many people think that it is in the "low" season that you should go to Genoa - this way you can really see and feel the city. You will discover a completely different Italy — quiet and calm.
