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SwitzerlandThe climate of Geneva
The current climate in Geneva features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Geneva, Switzerland.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Geneva in recent years was 39°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in February 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Geneva gets 895 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 57 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Switzerland? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Zurich, Valais, Lugano, or explore other destinations in Switzerland.
Best time to visit Geneva?
The best time to visit Geneva for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Geneva. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Geneva
The climate table of Geneva shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 7 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 80 | 73 | 64 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 59 | 49 | 95 | 92 | 94 |
| Snow (cm) | 17 | 12 | 7,5 | 2,5 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 5,3 | 13 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Geneva, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Geneva
Yearly Temperature in Geneva
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Geneva, Switzerland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Geneva
Total Yearly Precipitation in Geneva
Average Snowfall per Month in Geneva
Total Yearly Snowfall in Geneva
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Geneva, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Geneva
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Average weather in Geneva by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Geneva. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.