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 at a Glance#

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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 5° - 11° 6° 129 mm partly cloudy 84% 3.1 m/s 0.1 low 9.1h
February Acceptable 5° - 12° 7° 69 mm partly cloudy 82% 3.1 m/s 0.3 low 10.3h
March Good 7° - 15° 11° 97 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Good 10° - 17° 13° 100 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.1 m/s 1.0 moderate 13.3h
May Good 13° - 21° 17° 83 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.8 m/s 1.4 high 14.6h
June Excellent 17° - 25° 21° 65 mm partly cloudy 72% 2.7 m/s 1.8 very high 15.3h
July Ideal 20° - 28° 24° 29 mm mostly sunny 65% 2.5 m/s 1.9 very high 15.0h
August Excellent 20° - 29° 24° 86 mm some cloud 66% 2.4 m/s 1.5 very high 13.8h
September Very Good 17° - 25° 21° 133 mm partly cloudy 69% 2.5 m/s 1.0 high 12.4h
October Acceptable 13° - 20° 16° 220 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.8 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.8h
November Acceptable 8° - 14° 11° 134 mm partly cloudy 84% 2.9 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
December Acceptable 6° - 12° 7° 111 mm partly cloudy 84% 3.0 m/s 0.1 low 8.7h

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