Genoa's Climate
Genoa lies on the Ligurian coast in northwestern Italy, wedged between the Apennine mountains and the Mediterranean as the capital of the Liguria region. It has a Mediterranean climate, but one that is noticeably wetter than many peers thanks to the sea and the ridge rising just behind the city. Summers (June–September) are warm and muggy, typically 26–30°C with high humidity, while winters (December–February) stay mild and rarely turn sharply cold, with daytime highs around 8–13°C. Autumn (September–November) is the rainiest stretch, occasionally bringing intense downpours, while spring is cool and pleasant. Sea breezes and the occasional libeccio wind are characteristic.