When to go to Geneva?
The Jet d'Eau throws a column of water 140 m above the lake, visible from most of Geneva's shoreline. Uphill, the old town tightens around St Peter's Cathedral and its stone-flagged squares; down by the water, the Flower Clock marks the seasons in bedding plants. North of the lake, the Palais des Nations keeps the United Nations in parkland.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Geneva, aim for May to August.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Geneva
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8 | 86 | 3 | 51 |
| February | 7.5 | 54 | 5 | 59 |
| March | 8.5 | 82 | 8 | 60 |
| April | 9.8 | 100 | 10 | 62 |
| May | 11.6 | 94 | 15 | 71 |
| June | 12.5 | 101 | 20 | 75 |
| July | 13.5 | 72 | 22 | 81 |
| August | 11.8 | 54 | 23 | 82 |
| September | 9.6 | 124 | 17 | 65 |
| October | 7.9 | 136 | 14 | 56 |
| November | 6.1 | 142 | 7 | 46 |
| December | 4.8 | 148 | 4 | 42 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Geneva, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is August (about 54 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 23°C). Over the year, an average of 1,194 mm of rain falls, and 4 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Geneva?
- Jet d'Eau (140 m)
- Old town and St Peter's Cathedral
- Palais des Nations (UN)
- Lakeside promenade and Flower Clock
Practical info
- Country: Switzerland
- Station: Genève
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