Geneva · WinterMonth summary
Geneva weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
0°C – 5°C
🌧 Rainy days
44% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
3.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Geneva in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Geneva. July (8.6/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Geneva in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Winter in Geneva is cool (5°C during the day). Days are short (6.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 44% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Geneva averages 5°C, 44% rainy days and 6.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 3.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +21°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -11%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +7.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Geneva in January
Is January a good time to visit Geneva?
January is not recommended for Geneva (score 3.0/10). With 44% rainy days and 6.8h of sunshine, consider July (8.6/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Geneva in January?
It's cool with 5°C daytime and 0°C at night. 6.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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