Santa Maria Assunta, Genoa

Church Medieval basilica in Genoa dedicated to the Assumption

A church in Genoa’s historic center visited for its architecture and parish art, and as a quiet stop amid the city’s medieval lanes and port-side attractions.

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Santa Maria Assunta, Genoa
44.4022, 8.9351

How to Get to Santa Maria Assunta, Genoa #

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Genoa Cathedral) is in Genoa’s historic centre at Piazza San Lorenzo. From Piazza De Ferrari it’s about a 5‑minute walk; from Genova Piazza Principe railway station allow roughly 10-15 minutes on foot. By car follow signs for the centro/old town and use central parking.

Best Time to Visit Santa Maria Assunta, Genoa #

See Santa Maria Assunta in Genoa in spring or early autumn to avoid peak summer crowds while enjoying mild weather.

Best time to go
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct · 12-24°C
Spring and early autumn combine pleasant weather with fewer tourists, making it easier to enjoy the church interior and nearby Genoa sights.
High season
Jul-Aug · 20-30°C
Summer brings more visitors and warmer temperatures; expect busier sidewalks and longer waits at popular sites.
Low season
Nov-Mar · 5-12°C
Cooler, quieter months with lower visitor numbers-good for avoiding crowds though some nearby attractions may have reduced hours.

Weather & Climate near Santa Maria Assunta, Genoa #

Climate

Santa Maria Assunta, Genoa's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1256 mm/year), wettest in October.

Air Quality: AQI 48 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 17°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 29 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 29°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (220 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 20°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

220 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

134 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

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