January · Italy
Best time to visit Genoa in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Genoa in January
Average temperature 8°C, 99 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.5/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 99 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Genoa scores 6.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 99 mm of rain, and roughly 21 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.
January in Genoa: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 8°C (47°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 99 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.5/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 8.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Genoa — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Genoa in January?
- In January, Genoa averages 8°C, 99 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Genoa?
- January earns a 6.5/10 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 January?
- Expect about 99 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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