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Italy·🌊 Coastal

On the Ligurian Mediterranean coast of northern Italy, The proud port city impresses with Europe's largest old town, the aquarium, and Ligurian cuisine featuring fresh pesto. Genoa's winding caruggi hold countless secrets.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 30°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

In June–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 28°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: November — a pleasant 16°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (12°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
12°
Jan
13°
Feb
15°
Mar
18°
Apr
22°
May
26°
Jun
29°
Jul
30°
Aug
25°
Sep
22°
Oct
16°
Nov
12°
Dec
Water temperature
15°
Jan
14°
Feb
14°
Mar
16°
Apr
19°
May
23°
Jun
27°
Jul
28°
Aug
24°
Sep
21°
Oct
19°
Nov
16°
Dec
Sunshine hours
6h
Jan
7h
Feb
8h
Mar
10h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
7h
Oct
6h
Nov
5h
Dec
Rain days
9d
Jan
11d
Feb
13d
Mar
11d
Apr
14d
May
10d
Jun
8d
Jul
8d
Aug
10d
Sep
16d
Oct
10d
Nov
12d
Dec

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Genoa as a Vacation Destination

Genoa is an excellent choice for city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 30°C.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine. The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September with water temperatures up to 28°C.

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Local languages
IT