Best Time to Visit
🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
2°
-10°
Fair
Feb
7°
-5°
Good
Mar
12°
0°
Good
Apr
18°
6°
Great
May
22°
10°
Great
Jun
23°
11°
Great
Jul
22°
10°
Great
Aug
18°
6°
Great
Sep
12°
0°
Good
Oct
7°
-5°
Good
Nov
2°
-10°
Fair
Dec
1°
-11°
Fair
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | -10°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| February | 7°C | -5°C | 3 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| March | 12°C | 0°C | 4 | 4h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 18°C | 6°C | 5 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 22°C | 10°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 23°C | 11°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 22°C | 10°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 18°C | 6°C | 5 | 6h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| September | 12°C | 0°C | 4 | 4h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 7°C | -5°C | 3 | 3h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 2°C | -10°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| December | 1°C | -11°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 17°C high, 5°C low
Mild conditions at 17°C (63°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
Avg: 21°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
Avg: 7°C high, -5°C low
Cool to cold at 7°C (45°F), warm clothing essential. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to -5°C (23°F).
Avg: 3°C high, -9°C low
Cool to cold at 3°C (37°F), warm clothing essential. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to -9°C (16°F).
The least favorable time to visit Geneva is January and November. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
November
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
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 (April, August, May), when temperatures range from 7°C to 19°C:
Geneva has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is June with highs of 23°C, while the coldest month is December at just 1°C. Annual rainfall averages 600mm across approximately 51 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 2 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Low °C | -10 | -5 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 0 | -5 | -10 | -11 |
| Rain Days | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 33 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 67 | 70 | 67 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 33 | 30 |
| Sun h/day | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 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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