Climate normals · 1970–2000
Geneva Climate
Geneva is a city in Switzerland (GE) with a population of about 201,741. Its average annual temperature is 10.2°C (50°F), with roughly 971 mm of rain per year.
10.2°C
Avg Temp
971
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Geneva Climate
Geneva has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F) and receives about 971 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.2°C
Avg Temp
971
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / 35° | 78 mm |
| February | 3° / 37° | 78 mm |
| March | 6° / 43° | 66 mm |
| April | 9° / 48° | 66 mm |
| May | 14° / 56° | 78 mm |
| June | 17° / 62° | 93 mm |
| July | 20° / 67° | 73 mm |
| August | 19° / 67° | 69 mm |
| September | 15° / 60° | 97 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 95 mm |
| November | 5° / 42° | 90 mm |
| December | 3° / 37° | 88 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Geneva
The most comfortable months to visit Geneva are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 26°C high). The coldest is January (near -2°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Geneva are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Geneva, Switzerland has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C and about 971 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Geneva average about 26°C (78°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.