December · Italy
Best time to visit Genoa in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Genoa in December
Average temperature 9°C, 121 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 121 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Genoa scores 5.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 121 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Genoa climbs from its old port through a tangle of caruggi, palazzi, and steep funiculars above the Ligurian Sea.
December in Genoa — workable with trade-offs
December averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 121 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 2.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Genoa in December?
- In December, Genoa averages 9°C, 121 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Genoa?
- December earns a 5.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Genoa in December?
- Expect about 121 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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