When is the best time to go to Geneva
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Geneva, Switzerland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Geneva
Geneva weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Geneva are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 78mm | 2hrs | 10.2hrs |
January in Geneva is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Geneva for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Geneva and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Geneva with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 77mm | 3.1hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Geneva is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Geneva for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Geneva and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Geneva with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 74mm | 4.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Geneva is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Geneva for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Geneva and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Geneva with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 71mm | 5.9hrs | 14.6hrs |
Geneva's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Geneva.
April is in the spring in Geneva and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Geneva with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 86mm | 6.4hrs | 16.1hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Geneva and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Geneva.
May is in the spring in Geneva and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Geneva with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 94mm | 7.7hrs | 10.2hrs |
Geneva's weather in June is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Geneva, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Geneva and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Geneva with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 72mm | 9hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Geneva is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Geneva, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Geneva and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Geneva with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 90mm | 7.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Geneva is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Geneva, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Geneva and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Geneva with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 90mm | 6.7hrs | 14.6hrs |
Geneva's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Geneva, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Geneva and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Geneva with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 79mm | 4.2hrs | 16.1hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Geneva and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Geneva.
October is in the fall / autumn in Geneva and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Geneva with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 93mm | 2.4hrs | 10.2hrs |
November is a a little damp month in Geneva and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Geneva for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Geneva and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Geneva with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 84mm | 1.7hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Geneva is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Geneva for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Geneva and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Geneva with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Geneva weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 71mm 2.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 3.3°C 37.9°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 94mm 3.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 22.6°C 72.7°F |
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