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When is the best time to visit Geneva?
In general the best time to visit Geneva is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +25°C in August and it has 8 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Geneva in different months
This is the average weather in Geneva for each month based on historic data:
July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +25°C during July.
In January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 114 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 157 mm in June.
Climate in Geneva
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Geneva for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +17°C | +20°C | +22°C | +27°C | +32°C | +36°C | +39°C | +38°C | +31°C | +27°C | +21°C | +16°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +5°C | +7°C | +11°C | +14°C | +19°C | +23°C | +25°C | +25°C | +21°C | +15°C | +9°C | +6°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -20°C | -14°C | -12°C | -4°C | -1°C | +3°C | +6°C | +5°C | +2°C | -3°C | -13°C | -18°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 80 | 75 | 69 | 66 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 67 | 73 | 79 | 81 | 81 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 97 | 86 | 113 | 116 | 150 | 157 | 151 | 142 | 122 | 133 | 120 | 125 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 24 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Geneva during the whole year:
The hottest month in Geneva is August with average maximum temperature going up to +25°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -1°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Geneva looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Geneva is December with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 64%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Geneva during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 151 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 15 rainy days and 157 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Geneva during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 7 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Geneva:
What is the hottest month in Geneva?
The hottest month in Geneva is August with average maximum temperature of +25°C.
What is the coldest month in Geneva?
The coldest month in Geneva is January with minimum temperatures of -1°C.
Is Geneva worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Geneva could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Geneva?
if you're looking to visit Geneva when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, July, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 86 mm of rain.
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.