Geneva, SwitzerlandQuick decision
When to visit Geneva?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
17°C–26°C in July
🌧 Least rain
33% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (44%)
📅 Best score
8.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Lake GenevaMay–September — cruises, swimming and Jet d'Eau.
Mont Blanc & AlpsYear-round — Chamonix 1h away, winter skiing, summer hiking.
Watchmaking & LuxuryYear-round — Patek Philippe, banking district and Swiss chocolate.
GastronomyYear-round — fondue, raclette and fine dining.
Monthly climate data
Geneva weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 0°C | 5°C | 44% | 4.0 | 6.8h | 3.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 1°C | 9°C | 36% | 2.7 | 8.8h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 11°C | 39% | 3.0 | 10.4h | 5.2/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 15°C | 35% | 2.7 | 12.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 10°C | 19°C | 45% | 4.0 | 13.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 24°C | 43% | 3.2 | 13.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 17°C | 26°C | 33% | 2.7 | 14.2h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 17°C | 27°C | 29% | 2.4 | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 21°C | 35% | 2.9 | 11.1h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ October | 9°C | 16°C | 36% | 3.6 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 10°C | 47% | 4.0 | 7.1h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 0°C | 6°C | 42% | 4.2 | 6.6h | 3.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 40% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 26°C, 35% rainy days, 13.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 39% rainy days, 9.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 7°C, 41% rainy days, 7.4h sunshine/day. Score: 3.7/10.
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Tip : April, October offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 33% rainy days and 26°C. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
January is the wettest month with 44% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 3.7/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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