Geneva Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Geneva, Switzerland)

A number of natural factors greatly influence the temperate climate experienced in Geneva and these include the city's closeness to mountain ranges and the vast Lake Geneva itself. In general, the weather experienced tends to be mild, with particularly warm summers.

Although Geneva does experience rain throughout the year, the nearby mountains protect the city and the direct result is that this is one of Switzerland's driest locations.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

The Swiss city of Geneva enjoys a relatively high altitude, some 370 metres / 1,210 feet above sea level, and as such, the winter months are known to occasionally suffer strong northerly winds, known locally as the 'Bise' winds. January tends to feature the chilliest climate, although average daytime temperature rarely drop below 4°C / 39°F. Nighttimes are however a little colder with some frosty weather from time to time.

By the time March and April arrive, sunny weather is becoming more commonplace in Geneva and temperatures regularly top 13°C / 55°F. July and August are particularly hot and the evenings are especially pleasant, with many parties and outdoors celebrations being held. The hot climate can be humid and also a little changeable, although most weather is fairly predictable and extremes rare.

By the time that the end of September merges into the beginning of October, autumn in Geneva is well underway. Damp, morning dew categorises this time of the year and the climate begins to feel noticeably colder in the mornings and the evenings, although daytime temperatures are typically anywhere between 16°C / 61°F to 18°C / 64°F.

Geneva Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	4°C / 39°F	-1°C / 30°F
February	7°C / 45°F	0°C / 32°F
March	11°C / 52°F	1°C / 34°F
April	14°C / 57°F	4°C / 39°F
May	20°C / 68°F	9°C / 48°F
June	22°C / 72°F	11°C / 52°F
July	25°C / 77°F	13°C / 55°F
August	25°C / 77°F	14°C / 57°F
September	20°C / 68°F	10°C / 50°F
October	16°C / 61°F	8°C / 46°F
November	8°C / 46°F	1°C / 34°F
December	5°C / 41°F	0°C / 32°F