Genoa, Italy: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
Traveling to Genoa, Italy? If you're planning to go to Genoa, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Genoa
- Important essentials for Genoa
- Activities for Genoa
- Genoa in January: weather and what to pack
- Genoa in February: weather and what to pack
- Genoa in March: weather and what to pack
- Genoa in April: weather and what to pack
- Genoa in May: weather and what to pack
- Genoa in June: weather and what to pack
- Genoa in July: weather and what to pack
- Genoa in August: weather and what to pack
- Genoa in September: weather and what to pack
- Genoa in October: weather and what to pack
- Genoa in November: weather and what to pack
- Genoa in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Genoa, Italy
Based on the climate and weather in Genoa, the best time to go is June. See below for details.
Important essentials for Genoa, Italy
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Genoa, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022
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Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
Travel insurance
If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans
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A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards may get worn. An unreadable vaccination card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly choice.
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N95 masks to use in crowded airports
These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.
General health necessities
Virus/bacteria filtering water bottle
Some areas of this country may have unreliable tap water, so it's important to bring a contaminant filtering water bottle.
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Travel first aid kit
This one is a superb one.
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Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
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For families with young children
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Money/passport pouch
Pickpocketing is an issue here, so wear a money pouch.
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types C, F and L. This one is sufficent for most places, but you may want to check with your hotel.
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Airplane or car necessities
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Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Genoa. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying.
What to wear/what to pack for Genoa, Italy by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
January in Genoa is brisk and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C). It tends to rain regularly. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Light jacket or fleece
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Light and heavy skirts
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Dresses
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Standard footwear
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Extra socks
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Long sleeve shirts or blouses
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Pants or jeans
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A rain coat to layer with a jacket
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100% waterproof footwear
We recommend rain boots:
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Rain pants
These pants can be vital in heavy rain.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Windproof umbrella
This one is an excellent choice.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things remain dry. We like:
If you intend to see the charming Cathedral of San Lorenzo, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:
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Long dresses
This one, for example.
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Trousers
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Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you see the Museum of Modern Art - Wolfson, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
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Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
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Comfy walking shoes
February
If you visit Genoa during February, you may see that it is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Extra socks
-
Dresses
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Pants or jeans
-
Standard footwear
-
A rain coat to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants can be a lifesaver in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is an excellent option.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things stay dry. We suggest:
If you intend to see the charming Cathedral of San Lorenzo, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you see the Museum of Modern Art - Wolfson, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
March
If you visit Genoa during March, you are likely to see that it can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Dresses
-
Extra socks
-
Pants or jeans
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Standard footwear
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
A rain jacket to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants are vital in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a great choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings remain dry. We suggest:
If you intend to see the charming Cathedral of San Lorenzo, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you see the Museum of Modern Art - Wolfson, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
April
In April, Genoa is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (high 10s C) and once in a while jump into the 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Genoa, with several of the days of the month having rain. In April, humidity reaches as high as 70%.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Standard footwear
-
Dresses
-
Extra socks
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Pants or jeans
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
A rain poncho to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants will be vital in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a perfect one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things stay dry. We like:
If you intend to see the charming Cathedral of San Lorenzo, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you see the Museum of Modern Art - Wolfson, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
May
If you vacation in Genoa during May, you are likely to see that it is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Pants or jeans
-
Standard footwear
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Extra socks
-
Dresses
-
A rain jacket to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants are a lifesaver in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a perfect choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things stay dry. We suggest:
If you intend to see the charming Cathedral of San Lorenzo, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you see the Museum of Modern Art - Wolfson, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
June
Traveling to Genoa in June, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Sunscreen lotion
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Bug repellent
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Light skirts
-
Breathable footwear or sandals
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Sandals
-
Short pants or heavy shorts
-
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
-
Long and short sleeve shirts
-
Extra socks
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
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A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants will be vital in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a great one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags remain dry. We like:
If you intend to see the charming Cathedral of San Lorenzo, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you see the Museum of Modern Art - Wolfson, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
July
If you vacation in Genoa during July, you are likely to find that it is extremely warm and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
-
Long and short sleeve shirts
-
Bug repellent
-
Sunscreen lotion
-
Sandals
-
Extra socks
-
Short pants or heavy shorts
-
Light skirts
-
Breathable footwear or sandals
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
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Rain poncho
A good rain poncho to wear over your jacket saves you time and money by protecting your main coat. We like this one.
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The stormy weather makes rubber rain boots essential. These boots are well-suited for stormy weather:
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An umbrella
This excellent one is designed for stormy weather.
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Waterproof luggage cover
So your belongings stay dry. The finest suitcases can let rain in. We suggest:
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Rain pants
These pants are a lifesaver in a storm.
If you intend to see the charming Cathedral of San Lorenzo, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you see the Museum of Modern Art - Wolfson, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
August
If you vacation in Genoa during August, you are likely to notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Long and short sleeve shirts
-
Sunscreen lotion
-
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
-
Short pants or heavy shorts
-
Light skirts
-
Breathable footwear or sandals
-
Sandals
-
Bug repellent
-
Extra socks
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
-
A rain jacket to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These can be essential in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is a great choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things remain dry. We suggest:
If you intend to see the charming Cathedral of San Lorenzo, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you see the Museum of Modern Art - Wolfson, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
September
If you are traveling to Genoa in September, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Bug repellent
-
Extra socks
-
Breathable footwear or sandals
-
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
-
Long and short sleeve shirts
-
Short pants or heavy shorts
-
Light skirts
-
Sunscreen lotion
-
Sandals
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
-
A rain jacket to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants can be essential in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is an excellent one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings don't get wet. We recommend:
If you intend to see the charming Cathedral of San Lorenzo, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you see the Museum of Modern Art - Wolfson, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
October
October in this region is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Standard footwear
-
Extra socks
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Dresses
-
Pants or jeans
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
A rain poncho to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We like these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants can be vital in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is an excellent one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases stay dry. We like:
If you intend to see the charming Cathedral of San Lorenzo, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you see the Museum of Modern Art - Wolfson, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
November
November in Genoa is cool and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Extra socks
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Pants or jeans
-
Standard footwear
-
Dresses
-
A rain coat to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These are a lifesaver in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a great choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases stay dry. We recommend:
If you intend to see the charming Cathedral of San Lorenzo, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you see the Museum of Modern Art - Wolfson, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
December
December in Genoa is cold and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Pants or jeans
-
Extra socks
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Dresses
-
Standard footwear
-
A rain jacket to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These can be vital in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is an excellent option.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags stay dry. We suggest:
If you intend to see the charming Cathedral of San Lorenzo, it's suggested to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you see the Museum of Modern Art - Wolfson, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
Activities for Genoa, Italy
Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Genoa.
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