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. Continue reading »

Climate of Zurich is mild, a mixture of the Western European Atlantic climate and the Eastern European Continental climate. Zurich has four distinct seasons: spring from March to May, summer from June to August, fall from September to November and winter from December to February.

Weather in Zurich is very mild. In the summer months of June to September, temperatures average around 25°C, with little rain. Throughout the winter temperatures rarely drop far below 0. The winter begins around November and continues through to April, when the snows melt. Continue reading »