Geneva, SwitzerlandQuick decision
When to visit Geneva?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
63°F–79°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 32°F | 41°F | 44% | 0.2in | 6.8h | 3.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 34°F | 48°F | 36% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 36°F | 52°F | 39% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 5.2/10 |
| ⛅ April | 43°F | 59°F | 35% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 50°F | 66°F | 45% | 0.2in | 13.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 59°F | 75°F | 43% | 0.1in | 13.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 63°F | 79°F | 33% | 0.1in | 14.2h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 63°F | 81°F | 29% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 70°F | 35% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ October | 48°F | 61°F | 36% | 0.1in | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 39°F | 50°F | 47% | 0.2in | 7.1h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 32°F | 43°F | 42% | 0.2in | 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°F, 40% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 26°F, 35% rainy days, 13.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°F, 39% rainy days, 9.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 7°F, 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°F. 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°F.
In winter, the average score is 3.7/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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