Geneva Weather

Geneva weather - Warm sunny Alpine summers
Geneva summer weather is generally very pleasant but obviously attracts the biggest crowds. Our weather chart for Geneva shows temperatures in the mid 20ºs throughout the summer. Many residents would suggest May and June and September and October as the best time to visit Geneva. Average maximum Geneva temperatures reach 19º by May and are still over 20º in September. Average sunshine hours for Geneva are surprisingly high, hitting 7 hours a day as early as April. The lake and the surrounding mountains are a delight in winter sunshine and the colourful spring and autumn.

Geneva weather - Extremely variable
Geneva weather is affected by its altitude and its position over Switzerland’s largest lake. The weather in Geneva can be very changeable, but summers are warm and winters are cold but bearable. Geneva weather is extremely variable so take a range of clothing at any time of year. The weather in Geneva can be affected by cold winds called the bise and warm winds called the foehn. The weather in Geneva can be rainy at any time of year. Geneva rainfall is highest during the summer. However, the rain often falls in heavy afternoon thunderstorms with the sunshine soon returning. The spring is generally drier than the autumn.

Geneva weather - Snow in the mountains
Winter weather in Geneva reflects its Alpine location. Average temperatures are not much above zero from December to February. However, a winter city break in Geneva has its charms, as the season often sees beautifully crisp sunshine. Geneva weather tends to be more settled in the winter than the summer. February; March and April are the driest months in Geneva. The ski season is from November to April. Winter often sees better weather in the ski resorts than in the city, while in the summer Geneva weather is often sunnier than the mountains, where the clouds build up during the day.

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