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Genoa in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Genoa in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Genoa in May 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Genoa in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +20°C and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 75 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
75 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Genoa has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Genoa in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Genoa for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +23°C with a maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +12°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +25°C.

Is Genoa warm or cold in May?

Genoa is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +16°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +12°C to +16°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Genoa:

Climate in Genoa in May

Genoa weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+16°C+20°C+24°C
Min. temperature
+5°C+6°C+12°C
Max. temperature
+29°C+32°C+35°C
Rainfall
102 mm75 mm45 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
69%72%73%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
111113
Cloudy days
111313
Rainy days
874
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +16°C to +20°C during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 102 mm to 75 mm. Humidity rises from 69% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 11 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Genoa in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Genoa is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Genoa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 73 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Genoa wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 33% chance of precipitation and 193 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 27 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Genoa?

This is the weather in Genoa in May 2023:
1 May
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+19°C
2 May
☀️
+20°C
3 May
☀️
+20°C
4 May
☀️
+20°C
5 May
🌧️
+17°C
6 May
🌧️
+17°C
7 May
🌧️
+21°C
8 May
☀️
+23°C
9 May
☀️
+24°C
10 May
☀️
+24°C
11 May
☀️
+21°C
12 May
☁️
+21°C
13 May
☁️
+21°C
14 May
☀️
+21°C
15 May
☀️
+22°C
16 May
☀️
+23°C
17 May
☀️
+23°C
18 May
☀️
+26°C
19 May
☀️
+27°C
20 May
☀️
+24°C
21 May
🌧️
+23°C
22 May
🌧️
+22°C
23 May
🌧️
+23°C
24 May
🌧️
+23°C
25 May
☀️
+25°C
26 May
☀️
+29°C
27 May
☀️
+32°C
28 May
☀️
+30°C
29 May
☁️
+19°C
30 May
☁️
+22°C
31 May
☀️
+25°C
In May 2023 Genoa had 20 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 90% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Genoa climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Genoa in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+19°C) and the highest in 1986 (+26°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 11 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 318 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Genoa in May:

Is May a good time to visit Genoa?

May is a really good time to go to Genoa. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Genoa.

Can you sunbathe in Genoa in May?

May has mild temperatures in Genoa. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Genoa rainy in May?

Genoa is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Genoa in May?

The amount of sunny days in Genoa during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Genoa

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Genoa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.