Are you considering a trip to Genoa in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +68°F and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 13 rainy days and 79 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
79 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Genoa has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Genoa in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Genoa for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +72°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +81°F during the day and a minimum of +54°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +75°F.
Is Genoa warm or cold in May?
Genoa is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +54°F to +59°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Genoa:
Water temperature in Genoa in May
Water in Genoa in May is Fresh. It varies from +59°F to +71°F, with an average of +65°F.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +68°F.
In May, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
The warmest water temperatures in Genoa are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +76°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +55°F.
Can you swim in Genoa in May?
Water temperature (+65°F) in Genoa in May might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.
Climate in Genoa in May
Genoa weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+68°F
+75°F
Min. temperature
+41°F
+43°F
+54°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+90°F
+95°F
Rainfall
104 mm
79 mm
50 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+59°F
+65°F
+73°F
Humidity
70%
72%
73%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
9
9
12
Cloudy days
5
6
6
Rainy days
14
13
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +61°F to +68°F during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 104 mm to 79 mm.Humidity rises from 70% to 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 9 sunny days during the month.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Genoa in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Genoa is gradually increasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Genoa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 77%, leading to total precipitation of around 262 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Genoa wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 195 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Genoa?
This is the weather in Genoa in May 2023:
1 May
🌧️
+66°F
2 May
☁️
+73°F
3 May
☀️
+74°F
4 May
☀️
+71°F
5 May
☀️
+69°F
6 May
☀️
+68°F
7 May
☁️
+70°F
8 May
☀️
+73°F
9 May
☀️
+71°F
10 May
🌧️
+73°F
11 May
☁️
+68°F
12 May
🌧️
+64°F
13 May
🌧️
+68°F
14 May
🌧️
+66°F
15 May
☀️
+67°F
16 May
🌧️
+67°F
17 May
🌧️
+63°F
18 May
☁️
+71°F
19 May
🌧️
+64°F
20 May
🌧️
+64°F
21 May
☀️
+75°F
22 May
☀️
+77°F
23 May
☀️
+75°F
24 May
☀️
+73°F
25 May
☀️
+77°F
26 May
☀️
+81°F
27 May
☀️
+80°F
28 May
🌧️
+79°F
29 May
☀️
+79°F
30 May
🌧️
+81°F
31 May
☁️
+74°F
In May 2023 Genoa had 15 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Genoa climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Genoa in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+62°F) and the highest in 2022 (+69°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 644 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 3379 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Genoa in May:
Is May a good time to visit Genoa?
May is a really good time to go to Genoa. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Genoa.
Can you sunbathe in Genoa in May?
May has mild temperatures in Genoa. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Can you swim in Genoa in May?
In general, you can swim in Genoa in May, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +65°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.
Is Genoa rainy in May?
Genoa is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Genoa in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Genoa in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Genoa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.