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.

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Geneva weather by month

MonthHighLowRain (mm)Rainy daysDaylight
January-1°70109h
February-1°55810h
March12°60812h
April16°65913h
May20°751015h
JuneBest weather24°13°80916h
JulyBest weather27°15°80815h
AugustBest weather26°14°80814h
September21°11°85812h
October16°901011h
November10°90109h
December90108h

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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