Geneva
Canton of Geneva, Switzerland
Local time13:17
Sunrise07:59
Sunset18:40
Weather
When is the best time to visit Geneva?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
27°
July
Coldest month
-1°
January
Wettest month
96mm
October
Rain per year
945mm
Rainy days per year
108
Sunshine hours per year
1,887
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1 °C | -1.1 °C | 73 mm | 9.5 | 61 | 9.0 h |
| February | 7.0 °C | -1.1 °C | 56 mm | 7.9 | 96 | 10.4 h |
| March | 11.8 °C | 1.7 °C | 62 mm | 8.2 | 161 | 11.9 h |
| April | 15.9 °C | 5.0 °C | 67 mm | 8.6 | 187 | 13.6 h |
| May | 20.1 °C | 9.1 °C | 78 mm | 10.2 | 212 | 15.0 h |
| June | 24.2 °C | 12.7 °C | 83 mm | 9.1 | 246 | 15.8 h |
| July | 26.7 °C | 14.6 °C | 79 mm | 8.1 | 269 | 15.4 h |
| August | 26.2 °C | 14.2 °C | 81 mm | 7.8 | 242 | 14.2 h |
| September | 21.1 °C | 10.7 °C | 91 mm | 8.3 | 184 | 12.6 h |
| October | 15.5 °C | 7.2 °C | 96 mm | 9.7 | 116 | 11.0 h |
| November | 9.3 °C | 2.6 °C | 89 mm | 9.9 | 65 | 9.5 h |
| December | 5.6 °C | -0.2 °C | 90 mm | 10.3 | 48 | 8.6 h |
Plan your trip to Geneva
Tours in Geneva
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Geneva
Day5 °C
Night-1 °C
Rain73 mm
January in Geneva: very cold, with highs of 5 °C and lows of -1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
Day7 °C
Night-1 °C
Rain56 mm
February in Geneva: very cold, with highs of 7 °C and lows of -1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
Day12 °C
Night2 °C
Rain62 mm
March in Geneva: cold, with highs of 12 °C and lows of 2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
Day16 °C
Night5 °C
Rain67 mm
April in Geneva: cool, with highs of 16 °C and lows of 5 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
Day20 °C
Night9 °C
Rain78 mm
May in Geneva: mild, with highs of 20 °C and lows of 9 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
Day24 °C
Night13 °C
Rain83 mm
June in Geneva: mild, with highs of 24 °C and lows of 13 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
Day27 °C
Night15 °C
Rain79 mm
July in Geneva: warm, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 15 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day26 °C
Night14 °C
Rain81 mm
August in Geneva: warm, with highs of 26 °C and lows of 14 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day21 °C
Night11 °C
Rain91 mm
September in Geneva: mild, with highs of 21 °C and lows of 11 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
Day16 °C
Night7 °C
Rain96 mm
October in Geneva: cool, with highs of 16 °C and lows of 7 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
Day9 °C
Night3 °C
Rain89 mm
November in Geneva: cold, with highs of 9 °C and lows of 3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
Day6 °C
Night0 °C
Rain90 mm
December in Geneva: very cold, with highs of 6 °C and lows of 0 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
Curious facts about Geneva
- The weather is pleasant for walking around from May to September: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- In 3 months of the year the average low drops below freezing.
- In June the sun sets as late as 21:28; in December, at 16:49.
Near Geneva
Nearby destinations
Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
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October: 18° / 11°
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October: 23° / 15°
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October: 17° / 10°
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October: 16° / 10°
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October: 23° / 15°
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October: 14° / 7°
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October: 15° / 8°
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October: 20° / 13°
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October: 18° / 8°
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October: 20° / 11°
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October: 24° / 15°
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October: 23° / 13°