Best Time to Visit
🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
5°
-1°
Fair
Feb
7°
0°
Good
Mar
11°
2°
Good
Apr
15°
5°
Great
May
19°
10°
Great
Jun
22°
13°
Great
Jul
24°
16°
Great
Aug
24°
16°
Great
Sep
20°
12°
Great
Oct
16°
8°
Great
Nov
10°
3°
Good
Dec
6°
0°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | -1°C | 13 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| February | 7°C | 0°C | 11 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| March | 11°C | 2°C | 13 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 15°C | 5°C | 13 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 19°C | 10°C | 16 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 22°C | 13°C | 14 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 24°C | 16°C | 13 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 24°C | 16°C | 12 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 20°C | 12°C | 12 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 16°C | 8°C | 12 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| November | 10°C | 3°C | 13 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| December | 6°C | 0°C | 13 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 15°C high, 6°C low
Mild conditions at 15°C (59°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 6°C (43°F).
Avg: 23°C high, 15°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 15°C (59°F).
Avg: 15°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 15°C (59°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
Avg: 6°C high, 0°C low
Cool to cold at 6°C (43°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 0°C (32°F).
The least favorable time to visit Geneva is December and January. During this period, you can expect cold weather, frequent rain.
December
Challenges: cold weather, frequent rain
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Geneva during the best travel months (August, September, October), when temperatures range from 12°C to 20°C:
Geneva has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 24°C, while the coldest month is January at just 5°C. Annual rainfall averages 1385mm across approximately 155 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Low °C | -1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Rain Days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Rain mm | 112 | 97 | 107 | 107 | 140 | 119 | 121 | 114 | 108 | 110 | 123 | 127 |
| Sun h/day | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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