The month in detail
What to expect in August
Summer in Geneva brings pleasant temperatures (81°F) and long sunny days (7.8h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.5/10) remains theoretically better.
August is the best month of the year in Geneva. Compared to July: +2°F daytime, −0.9h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Daylight
14.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 29
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Is August the right month?
The best month in Geneva is July (8.5/10), 0.0 pt higher than August.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Switzerland
🗣️LanguageGerman
💶CurrencySwiss Franc (Fr)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery expensive · 5/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 81°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 41°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 33%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in August
If August doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Geneva ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
SwitzerlandTemperate climate with a 8.5 → 0.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
46.20°N · 6.14°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Geneva?
July is the best month with 79°F highs, 63°F lows, 8.7h of sunshine and 26.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Geneva get in July?
Geneva averages 8.7 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Geneva?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Geneva in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 63°F, while afternoon highs average 79°F.
Is Geneva good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Geneva scores 1.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.0/10.
When should you avoid Geneva?
January is the most difficult month to visit Geneva, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Geneva in August?
The average UV index reaches 6 in August in Geneva (high), with about 14.0h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.