December weather forecast
Genoa, Italy

December welcomes winter in Genoa with the mercury further dropping to an average high of 12.5°C (54.5°F). Daylight hours continue to shrink, reaching an annual low of 8.9 hours. The city endures a fair share of precipitation, with rainfall levels at 93mm (3.66") over an average of 6.5 days. The sea temperature too declines, reflecting the chilly outdoor weather. Overall, December paints a picture of a calm and chilly city under winter's influence.

Temperature

In the transition from November to December, Genoa reports an average high-temperature of a cool 12.5°C (54.5°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. In December, Genoa reports a consistent average low-temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F) during the nights.

Rainfall

In December, in Genoa, Italy, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 93mm (3.66") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Genoa, Italy, there are 75.7 rainfall days, and 1079mm (42.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Genoa is 15.3°C (59.5°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F), most people do not enjoy swimming. As the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult to control.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:40 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of December, in Genoa, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 16:54 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Genoa, Italy, is December, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Genoa. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.