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Geneva in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Geneva in September will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Geneva, based on historical data.
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September

Weather in Geneva in September 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Geneva in September? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +21°C and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 12 rainy days and 122 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+2°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
122 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Geneva has good weather in September.

Average temperature in Geneva in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Geneva for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +7°C during the night, the temperature in September averages around +24°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +22°C.

Is Geneva warm or cold in September?

Geneva is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +25°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +14°C to +11°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Geneva:

Climate in Geneva in September

Geneva weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+25°C+21°C+15°C
Min. temperature
+5°C+2°C-3°C
Max. temperature
+38°C+31°C+27°C
Rainfall
142 mm122 mm133 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
67%73%79%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
874
Cloudy days
5912
Rainy days
141214
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as good as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +25°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +21°C. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 142 mm to 122 mm. Humidity rises from 67% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in August to 7 in September.

Next month (October) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Geneva in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Geneva is gradually decreasing during September, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Geneva based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 30% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 110 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 50 mm, which is considered heavy rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during September, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Geneva wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 50% chance of precipitation and 157 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last September in Geneva?

This is the weather in Geneva in September 2023:
1 September
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+26°C
2 September
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+26°C
3 September
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+27°C
4 September
☀️
+28°C
5 September
☀️
+29°C
6 September
☀️
+28°C
7 September
☀️
+28°C
8 September
☀️
+28°C
9 September
☀️
+29°C
10 September
☀️
+29°C
11 September
☀️
+29°C
12 September
☀️
+27°C
13 September
🌧️
+18°C
14 September
☀️
+22°C
15 September
☀️
+24°C
16 September
🌧️
+21°C
17 September
☀️
+26°C
18 September
🌧️
+19°C
19 September
🌧️
+21°C
20 September
☀️
+23°C
21 September
☁️
+22°C
22 September
🌧️
+18°C
23 September
☁️
+16°C
24 September
☀️
+18°C
25 September
☀️
+20°C
26 September
☀️
+23°C
27 September
☀️
+23°C
28 September
☀️
+24°C
29 September
☀️
+24°C
30 September
☀️
+22°C
In September 2023 Geneva had 23 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Geneva climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Geneva in September has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+18°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 1095 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1882 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Geneva in September:

Is September a good time to visit Geneva?

September is a really good time to go to Geneva. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Geneva.

Can you sunbathe in Geneva in September?

September has mild temperatures in Geneva. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Geneva rainy in September?

Geneva is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Geneva in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Geneva in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Switzerland

Check out the weather for other cities in Switzerland.

Monthly weather in Geneva

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Geneva, 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.