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Geneva & Lake Geneva

Geneva & Lake Geneva · Switzerland · Geneva

A fountain shooting water a hundred and forty metres into the air off the edge of the lake, vineyard terraces along the shore tended the same way since medieval monks planted them, and Mont Blanc visible on the clear days as a reminder of where the money in this city likes to ski.

The best time to visit Geneva & Lake Geneva is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (79°F). Local time there is 22:57 (UTC+2).

Best time to go
May–Sep
Budget on the ground
$$$ · high-end
Nearest airport
GVA · Geneva

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In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High4 to 28°C39 to 82°F Rain0 to 180mm0 to 7.1in

May · high 65°F · rain 4.0in · 15.0h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Geneva & Lake Geneva month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January5°C41°F85mm3.3in9.0h9.0h
February9°C48°F67mm2.6in10.3h10.3h
March12°C53°F86mm3.4in11.8h11.8h
April15°C59°F76mm3.0in13.5h13.5h
May18°C65°F102mm4.0in15.0h15.0hin the recommended window
June24°C76°F95mm3.7in15.8h15.8hin the recommended window
July27°C80°F88mm3.5in15.4h15.4hin the recommended window
August26°C80°F72mm2.8in14.1h14.1hin the recommended window
September22°C72°F76mm3.0in12.5h12.5hin the recommended window
October17°C62°F133mm5.2in10.8h10.8h
November10°C49°F124mm4.9in9.3h9.3h
December7°C44°F167mm6.6in8.6h8.6h

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Currency
CHF · Swiss franc
Language
German, French, Italian, and more
Plug
C, J
Driving
on the right

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