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 »

Climate of Minneapolis is humid continental, at the transition between hot and warm. Winters in Minneapolis are very cold. In fact, due to its location in the northern and central portion of the United States, Minneapolis and St Paul (its “Twin City”) have the coldest average temperature of any major metropolitan areas in the country. Winter recreational weather is however excellent, because of the dry snow.

Weather in Minneapolis is fairly common to offer severe conditions, with blizzards, freezing rain, tornadoes, wind and hail storms. Summer is warm to hot and frequently humid. Continue reading »

Climate of Honolulu is semi-tropical, but the winds usually keep the city comfortable. Temperature and humidity are moderated by the mid-ocean location. Some cooling is also achieved by the California Current, that passes through the islands much of the year.

Weather in Honolulu may get windy, when the southerly winds (the “kona“) blow for a few weeks in the summer. Hawaii has only two seasons: winter and summer. Greater variations occur between elevations and coast exposures during the winter. Winter in Honolulu is slightly cooler and wetter, but conditions are fairly similar year-round. Continue reading »

Climate of Boston is something between humid continental and humid subtropical, common in New England. The summer, from June to August, comes usually with a blaze of sun, but it is very hot and humid. Winters are cold, windy and snowy.

Weather in Boston is very changeable. The past has included snow in October and a mini heat-wave in February. Fog and humidity are due to Boston’s proximity to water. Rain is frequent throughout the spring and summer. Snow falls throughout the winter, making Boston one of the nation’s wettest cities. Continue reading »