When to go
The Best Time to Visit Geneva
Month-by-month climate data for Geneva, Switzerland — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Geneva— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
May–September. Lakeside terrace season; September has the cleanest air and Mont Blanc views.
Warmest in Geneva: Jul (27°C / 81°F) · Coolest: Jan (6°C / 43°F) · Wettest: Dec (~15 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Geneva climate, month by month
January
6° / 0°C
~11 rain days
Tough
February
9° / 1°C
~10 rain days
Fair
March
12° / 3°C
~11 rain days
Good
April
15° / 5°C
~10 rain days
Good
May
19° / 10°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
June
24° / 15°C
~14 rain days
Good
July
27° / 17°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
August
27° / 17°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
September
22° / 13°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
October
17° / 9°C
~12 rain days
Good
November
10° / 4°C
~13 rain days
Fair
December
6° / 1°C
~15 rain days
Tough
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