Best time to visit Geneva

Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
I'm comfortable up to 27°C feels-like
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Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.

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Recent · 2020-2024
Interest Google Trends 2021-2025 searches, not arrivals (?)
Day · avg daily high (?)
Night · avg overnight low (?)
Heatwaves · days/yr ≥35°C ETCCDI TX35 (?)
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Tropical nights · nights/yr ≥20°C ETCCDI TR20 — sleep killer (?)
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UV index · On a typical day around midday, UV is about this (?)
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On the sunniest 1 in 10 days, UV reaches this — and even higher
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PM2.5 air quality · on a typical day (?)
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On the worst 1 in 10 days, PM2.5 reaches this — and even higher
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August 9/10 feels 27°C (+1°C vs 1991-2020) · HCI 89/100
Day 27° · Night 17° · cools 10° at night ⚠ 1.8 days/yr ≥35° · peak 7 in worst year 🌙 3 tropical nights/yr · peak 7 53% humidity 13 km/h wind 9 rain days (94h) 271h sun
Thermal 10
Sky 9
Rain 8
Wind 10

Higher = better, including rain & wind (green = "doesn't hurt the score", not "lots of it").

How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.

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Tours in Geneva

30 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Geneva).

  1. 1Taste Geneva – A Full Food Tour of Swiss Flavors by Do Eat Better4.73★ (51)3h 30mfrom $217🔥 Selling fast
  2. 2Gruyères Cheese and Chocolate tasting Small-Group Tour Geneva4.93★ (117)from $278
  3. 3Geneva Highlights and Watch Tour by Tuk Tuk4.52★ (21)1h 30mfrom $152🔥 Selling fast
  4. 4Award-Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour (3h)4.97★ (4,406)3hfrom $123
  5. 5Geneva: Sightseeing of top Places Tour Electric TukTuk 1H15 tour4.98★ (148)from $124
  6. 6Geneva: Private Cruise on Lake Geneva with Aperitif4.92★ (147)1h 30mfrom $135
  7. 7The Private Tuk Tuk Tour with one of The Best Fondues in Geneva!4.74★ (121)1h 30mfrom $182
  8. 8Fondue and wine private Tuk Tuk tour in Geneva4.98★ (49)1h 30mfrom $174
  9. 9Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour4.87★ (441)from $123
  10. 10Geneva Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)4.52★ (60)from $86
  11. 11Chamonix & Mont Blanc Panoramic Sky-Glass Bus Guided Day Trip4.24★ (1,381)10hfrom $109
  12. 12Geneva Panoramic & Tasting Vineyards Tour in an Tuk Tuk4.68★ (38)3hfrom $310
  13. 13Annecy - Venice of the Alps - Tour from Geneva4.36★ (521)5hfrom $86
  14. 14Geneva Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide4.82★ (33)from $87
  15. 15Gruyères Tour from Geneva With Train, Chocolate and Cheese4.57★ (263)10hfrom $285
  16. 16Exclusive Geneva Tour UN Old Town and Hidden Gems4.96★ (78)4hfrom $236
  17. 17Chamonix & Mont Blanc Guided Day Trip with SkyView Panoramic bus4.38★ (379)from $109
  18. 18Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Geneva with Wine and Aperitif4.31★ (353)1hfrom $36
  19. 19Geneva Chocolate & Sweet Delights Walking Tour by Do Eat Better4.91★ (58)2hfrom $97
  20. 20Day Trip to Montreux, Chaplin's World & Chillon Castle& apéritif4.35★ (186)10hfrom $200
  21. 21Geneva Apero TukTuk Tour5.00★ (23)1h 30mfrom $151
  22. 22Glacier 3000 and Montreux Riviera from Geneva4.27★ (158)10hfrom $143
  23. 23H.R. Giger Alien Museum, Gruyères & Chocolate tour from Geneva4.93★ (15)8hfrom $315
  24. 24Best of Geneva City Tour with optional boat cruise3.82★ (443)from $56
  25. 25Day trip: Annecy & Geneva city tour highlights with cruise option4.17★ (164)9hfrom $129
  26. 26Gruyères Trip With Cheese and Chocolate Factory Visit from Geneva4.30★ (129)9hfrom $192
  27. 27Geneva Highlights 2-Hour : United Nations District & Old town3.87★ (326)2hfrom $56
  28. 28Chamonix and Mont-Blanc Independent Day Trip from Geneva3.91★ (228)from $102
  29. 29Chamonix Self-guided Sightseeing Tour from Geneva4.18★ (38)10hfrom $98
  30. 30Vevey, Montreux, Chillon Day Trip from Geneva4.48★ (46)10hfrom $200

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Similar climatesLausanne95% · Annecy94% · Colmar94%

Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Geneva (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Geneva's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.

Month-by-month

Month Temp °C Feels °C Rain days Rain h Rain h/day Humidity Wind km/h Sun h UV Interest Score
Jan 0–6 3 11 159 14.5 74% 13 132 1 Quiet 4
Feb 1–10 7 10 127 12.7 69% 14 154 2 Quiet 5
Mar 3–12 9 11 125 11.4 64% 13 209 3 Quiet 6
Apr 5–15 12 10 123 12.3 58% 15 233 4 Quiet 7
May 10–19 18 13 155 11.9 62% 15 258 5 Peak 7
Jun 15–24 24 14 142 10.1 60% 13 277 6 Busy 8
Jul 17–27 27 10 112 11.2 53% 13 302 7 Busy 9
Aug 17–27 27 9 94 10.4 53% 13 271 6 Peak 9
Sep 13–22 22 10 125 12.5 63% 12 223 4 Moderate 8
Oct 9–17 16 12 130 10.8 73% 12 182 3 Quiet 7
Nov 4–10 8 13 149 11.5 79% 12 143 1 Quiet 5
Dec 1–6 4 15 201 13.4 81% 11 111 1 Quiet 3

UV Index in Geneva by Month

UV index in Geneva peaks at 7 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in January. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.

Best months in detail

August

9/10

17–27°C · 9 rain days (94h) · 271 sun hours · 53% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)

July

9/10

17–27°C · 10 rain days (112h) · 302 sun hours · 53% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)

September

8/10

13–22°C · 10 rain days (125h) · 223 sun hours · 63% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)

Every month

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January

4/10

0–6°C (feels 3°C) · 11 rain days (159h) · 132 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)

February

5/10

1–10°C (feels 7°C) · 10 rain days (127h) · 154 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)

March

6/10

3–12°C (feels 9°C) · 11 rain days (125h) · 209 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)

April

7/10

5–15°C (feels 12°C) · 10 rain days (123h) · 233 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)

May

7/10

10–19°C (feels 18°C) · 13 rain days (155h) · 258 sun hours · 62% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)

June

8/10

15–24°C · 14 rain days (142h) · 277 sun hours · 60% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)

October

7/10

9–17°C · 12 rain days (130h) · 182 sun hours · 73% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)

November

5/10

4–10°C (feels 8°C) · 13 rain days (149h) · 143 sun hours · 79% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)

December

3/10

1–6°C (feels 4°C) · 15 rain days (201h) · 111 sun hours · 81% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)

Frequently asked questions about visiting Geneva

When is the best time to visit Geneva?

August is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 17–27°C (9 rainy days). The top three months by score are August, July, September.

What is the worst time to visit Geneva?

December is the lowest-scoring month (3/10). Typical conditions: 1–6°C (15 rainy days).

When are crowds lowest in Geneva?

Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in May. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.

Which months in Geneva have good weather but fewer tourists?

April (climate 7/10, crowd index 1) and October (climate 7/10, crowd index 23) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.

What is the UV index in Geneva by month?

UV peaks at 7 (high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 4, May 5, Jun 6, Jul 7, Aug 6, Sep 4, Oct 3, Nov 1, Dec 1.

What is the UV index in Geneva in July?

July is the peak UV month in Geneva, with a daily-peak UV index of 7 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.

How high can UV get in Geneva on the sunniest days?

Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 6 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.

Is air quality in Geneva bad for travelers?

PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 5 months: January, February, March, November, December. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 14 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 24 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.