Climate of Geneva is temperate continental, with microclimates, due to the fact the city is situated just 374 meters above sea level, close to the mountains. Summers are pleasantly warm to hot, and winters relatively mild, with temperatures hovering just above or below freezing. Winds from the West bring warmth, while the famous North Wind (the Bise) brings colder temperatures, though often sunny conditions.

Weather in Geneva can change suddenly. Variations are common throughout a single day. The summer sees temperatures around 20-25ºC, with 2-6ºC in winter. Spring and autumn offer temperatures in the region of 7-24ºC.

Rain falls all year round, and occasionally the city suffers the ravages of a harsh north wind known as the Bise. The average amount of sunshine per year is approximately 1700 hours, but some villages around claim that they get as much as 2300 hours of sunshine per year.

Temperatures

Average High Temperatures and Average Low Temperatures for each month, and the range between, are expressed in degrees Celsius (and Fahrenheit):

The range of average temperatures within a year in Geneva is between -2 and 25 degrees Celsius (28 and 77 Fahrenheit). Highest average temperatures are in July. Lowest average temperatures in Geneva are in February.

Precipitations

Total Average Precipitation for each month is expressed in milimeters (and inch):

Total average precipitation in a year in Geneva is 853 mm (33 inch). Most precipitation gets the month of September. Geneva gets less precipitation in April.

Weather Forecast for Geneva

Here is the weather forecast for the next couple of days in Geneva:

The charts present statistical data collected over several years by external providers.

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