Weather in Geneva

Geneva has a continental climate characterised by warm summers and cold winters.

Spring (March to May) sees temperatures gradually increase from average highs of 10°C (50°F) in March to average highs of 20°C (68°F) in May.

The summer months in Geneva (June to August) have obvious appeal: the crowning glory of the Fêtes de Genève brings the city to life and long evenings to the drinkers and diners enjoying themselves on the terraces.

Autumn (September to November) is pleasant. Although September and October usually have more precipitation than the rest of the year, there’s still a mild warmth that is suitable for outdoor activities. The average temperatures in November are around a high of 9°C (48°F).

While the Swiss winter (December to February) is cold, it comes with its own charms such as the surrounding scenery arguably at its finest under a dusting of snow. Visitors should be aware that January and February can bring minus temperatures so warm clothing including scarves and gloves, is advised.

	Weather (day)		Temp (max day)	Wind (mph)	Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sunday	Sunny	Sunny skies	6 °C	4 ene	0-20% 1021 mb good
Monday	Sunny	Sunny skies	6 °C	10 ne	0-20% 1021 mb good
Tuesday	Sunny	Sunny skies	6 °C	11 ne	0-20% 1021 mb good
Wednesday	Sunny	Sunny skies	6 °C	12 ne	0-20% 1021 mb good
Thursday	Sunny	Sunny skies	6 °C	4 ne	0-20% 1021 mb good
Friday	Sunny	Sunny skies	6 °C	1 ssw	0-20% 1021 mb good
Saturday	Sunny	Sunny skies	6 °C	1 nnw	0-20% 1021 mb good

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Last updated: 2024-09-04 13:15:24
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Symbols indicate the predominant weather for the day in question, calculated based on a weighting of different types of weather. So if a day is forecast to be sunny with the possibility of a brief shower, then we will see a sunny or partly cloudy symbol rather than a rain cloud.

The maximum temperature is the highest temperature forecast between dawn and dusk, and the minimum temperature is the lowest temperature expected from dusk on the day in question to dawn the next day. The temperature is in °C, or Celsius.

Wind speed and direction are the conditions expected at midday. Wind direction is based on a 16 point compass. W, SW, SSW, etc. The wind direction states where the wind originates. Wind speed is listed in MPH or miles per hour.

Humidity levels indicates how much water vapour the air contains compared to the maximum it could contain at that temperature. As a general guide:

0 to 30 is very low
31 to 50 is low
51 to 70 is moderate to low
71 to 80 is moderate
81 to 90 is moderate to high
91 to 100 is high

Pressure is measured in millibars (mb)

Visibility based on whether the human eye can see the following distances:

Very poor - less than 1km
Poor - between 1km and 4km
Moderate - between 4km and 10km
Good - between 10km and 20km
Very good - between 20km and 40km
Excellent - more than 40km

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