San Siro, Genoa
Church Historic Genoese church overlooking the harbor
The Basilica of San Siro in Genoa’s old town, a medieval church with frescoes and stonework; visitors combine it with explorations of the city’s maritime history.
How to Get to San Siro, Genoa #
San Siro sits in Genoa’s historic centre. From Genova Piazza Principe or Genova Brignole stations take the AMT bus lines that serve the centro storico or a 20-30 minute walk through the old town alleys. Taxis can drop visitors at Piazza San Siro.
Tips for Visiting San Siro, Genoa #
- Enter through Piazza San Siro to feel the scale of the square before the church swallows the light.
- Look for worn grooves on the steps and thresholds - generations of Genoese boots made them smooth.
- Ask the sacristan about the relics of San Siro; small parish museums in Italy often have the best stories.
Best Time to Visit San Siro, Genoa #
Best visited in shoulder seasons for gentler light and fewer cruise-ship crowds.
Weather & Climate near San Siro, Genoa #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1241 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
March
March is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
Comfort
Weather
August
August is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
Comfort
Weather
September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (213 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
November
November is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.