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Liguria has a mild Mediterranean climate: on the coast winter highs stay around 12\u201313 \u00b0C and lows rarely drop below 5 \u00b0C, while summer brings 27\u201329 \u00b0C. The mountains behind the coast shelter it from cold northern winds. Summers are dry and autumns wet, with October and November the rainiest months.<\/p>\n

The best time depends on what you want: July and August<\/strong> for the sea, April\u2013May and September\u2013October<\/strong> for towns, villages and hiking. Below you’ll find the climate month by month, the differences between the Riviera di Ponente and the Riviera di Levante, and forecasts for the four provincial capitals.<\/p>\n

Climate month by month<\/h2>\n

Averages for Genoa (1991\u20132020 normals), in the middle of the coast. The sea lags a couple of months behind: about 13 \u00b0C from January to March, about 25 \u00b0C in August, above 19 \u00b0C from June to October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Month<\/th>\nHigh<\/th>\nLow<\/th>\nRain<\/th>\nRainy days<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
January<\/td>\n12 \u00b0C<\/td>\n6 \u00b0C<\/td>\n76 mm<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February<\/td>\n13 \u00b0C<\/td>\n7 \u00b0C<\/td>\n58 mm<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March<\/td>\n15 \u00b0C<\/td>\n9 \u00b0C<\/td>\n74 mm<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April<\/td>\n18 \u00b0C<\/td>\n11 \u00b0C<\/td>\n84 mm<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
May<\/td>\n22 \u00b0C<\/td>\n15 \u00b0C<\/td>\n58 mm<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
June<\/td>\n25 \u00b0C<\/td>\n19 \u00b0C<\/td>\n51 mm<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July<\/td>\n28 \u00b0C<\/td>\n22 \u00b0C<\/td>\n26 mm<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
August<\/td>\n28 \u00b0C<\/td>\n22 \u00b0C<\/td>\n48 mm<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
September<\/td>\n25 \u00b0C<\/td>\n19 \u00b0C<\/td>\n116 mm<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
October<\/td>\n21 \u00b0C<\/td>\n15 \u00b0C<\/td>\n150 mm<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November<\/td>\n16 \u00b0C<\/td>\n11 \u00b0C<\/td>\n200 mm<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
December<\/td>\n13 \u00b0C<\/td>\n7 \u00b0C<\/td>\n99 mm<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

There aren’t many rainy days, but in autumn the rain comes all at once: a single storm can drop a month’s worth of water in a few hours.<\/p>\n

Ponente and Levante: what changes<\/h2>\n
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The Riviera di Ponente<\/strong> (west of Genoa), especially the Riviera dei Fiori between Ventimiglia<\/a> and Cervo<\/a>, has the mildest winters in the region: in Sanremo<\/a> January lows are around 7 \u00b0C. In the 19th century this was the coast where northern Europeans came to spend the winter, and the sea stays pleasant well into September.<\/p>\n

The Riviera di Levante<\/strong> (east of Genoa), from the Golfo Paradiso to the Cinque Terre and La Spezia<\/a>, is wetter: La Spezia gets over 1,300 mm of rain a year, with around 200 mm in both November and December. Summer highs are slightly higher. For village-by-village detail see our page on Cinque Terre weather<\/a>. Inland<\/strong> the climate changes quickly with altitude: in Triora<\/a> or on the Apennine ridges it can snow in winter, and summer evenings are cool.<\/p>\n

Hotels, B&Bs and apartments all over Liguria: compare prices and availability.<\/p>

See hotels and prices<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n

When to visit Liguria<\/h2>\n

Spring (April\u2013May)<\/strong>: the best season for towns, villages and trails. Gardens are in bloom and crowds are still small, except on holiday weekends and in the Cinque Terre. The sea is still cool.<\/p>\n

Summer (June\u2013August)<\/strong>: warm sea, long evenings, food festivals and patron saint celebrations in every town. July and August are also the busiest and most expensive months: book early and use the train. In the hilltop villages the midday heat is muggy.<\/p>\n

Autumn (September\u2013October)<\/strong>: September may be the best month of all, with the sea still warm and fewer people. Rain picks up in October, but there are fine days for walking, and Genoa<\/a> hosts its Boat Show and the Rolli Days.<\/p>\n

Winter (November\u2013March)<\/strong>: the Ponente stays mild and bright, good for seafront walks and inland villages; in February Sanremo<\/a> hosts its famous song festival. Many beach clubs and some hotels close. To pick an area, read where to stay in Liguria<\/a> and our guide to towns and villages in Liguria<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In winter the western Riviera is mild: in Bordighera<\/a>, for example, the January average is around 10 \u00b0C, ideal for walks and trips to the C\u00f4te d’Azur.<\/p>\n

Weather alerts: what to know<\/h2>\n

When heavy rain is expected, the Liguria Region issues a yellow, orange or red alert for each of its five zones. You can check it on AllertaLiguria<\/a>. Under an orange or red alert, trails, parks and sometimes coastal roads are closed. Rough seas and wind don’t trigger an alert, but they often stop the boats: always check before you go.<\/p>\n

Genoa weather<\/h2>\n
GENOVA Meteo<\/a>