Best time to visit Geneva
The best months to visit Geneva are June, August and July, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
June, August and July score best for Geneva weather:
- June24° / 13°CJune turns warm, making Bains des Pâquis and lake boats attractive before summer crowds.
- July27° / 15°CJuly is the warmest month, good for swimming piers and shaded Old Town mornings.
- August26° / 14°CAugust remains warm, with lakefront evenings and alpine day trips working well.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Geneva weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | -1° | 70 | 10 | 9h |
| February | 7° | -1° | 55 | 8 | 10h |
| March | 12° | 2° | 60 | 8 | 12h |
| April | 16° | 5° | 65 | 9 | 13h |
| May | 20° | 9° | 75 | 10 | 15h |
| JuneBest weather | 24° | 13° | 80 | 9 | 16h |
| JulyBest weather | 27° | 15° | 80 | 8 | 15h |
| AugustBest weather | 26° | 14° | 80 | 8 | 14h |
| September | 21° | 11° | 85 | 8 | 12h |
| October | 16° | 7° | 90 | 10 | 11h |
| November | 10° | 3° | 90 | 10 | 9h |
| December | 6° | 0° | 90 | 10 | 8h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Geneva month by month
January
Geneva in January: 5.3°C high, -1.1°C low, 70mm rain over 10 days, 8.8h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
February
Geneva in February: 7.2°C high, -1.1°C low, 55mm rain over 8 days, 10.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Geneva in March: 12°C high, 1.8°C low, 60mm rain over 8 days, 11.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
International Geneva Motor Show
April
Geneva in April: 16.1°C high, 5°C low, 65mm rain over 9 days, 13.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
May
Geneva in May: 20.3°C high, 9°C low, 75mm rain over 10 days, 14.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Caves Ouvertes
JuneBest weather
Geneva in June: 24.3°C high, 12.6°C low, 80mm rain over 9 days, 15.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Bol d'Or · Fête de la Musique
JulyBest weather
Geneva in July: 26.8°C high, 14.5°C low, 80mm rain over 8 days, 15.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Fêtes de la Batie
AugustBest weather
Geneva in August: 26.3°C high, 14.1°C low, 80mm rain over 8 days, 14h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Fêtes de la Batie
September
Geneva in September: 21.2°C high, 10.7°C low, 85mm rain over 8 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Fêtes de la Batie
October
Geneva in October: 15.7°C high, 7.1°C low, 90mm rain over 10 days, 10.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
November
Geneva in November: 9.5°C high, 2.5°C low, 90mm rain over 10 days, 9.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
December
Geneva in December: 5.9°C high, -0.2°C low, 90mm rain over 10 days, 8.4h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
L'Escalade
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