CENTRAL EUROPE · 1.5H FROM LONDON

Best time to visit Geneva
without extreme heat

Geneva, Switzerland is most comfortable in February, March, April. The toughest month for heat is August (comfort 60/100). In August, daytime highs average 26.9°C (feels like 27.4°C) with 9.6 days over 30°C and 3 tropical nights.

LIVE
February
BEST MONTH
26.9°C
AUGUST AVG HIGH
3
AUGUST TROPICAL NIGHTS
60/100
AUGUST COMFORT
MonthAvg highAvg lowFeels likeDays ≥30°CDays ≥35°CNights ≥20°CComfort
January 5.9° -0.2°2.5°000 95
February 1.1°6.1°000 100
March 12° 3.1°9.2°000 100
April 14.6° 5.2°12.4°000 100
May 19° 9.9°18.3°0.200 100
June 25.4° 15.4°26.3°4.800.6 80
July 26.5° 16.5°27.3°6.812 68
August 26.9° 16.8°27.4°9.62.43 60
September 21.1° 13.1°20.9°100 99
October 16.7° 9.5°15.6°000 100
November 9.8° 3.9°7.5°000 100
December 6.5° 0.8°3.8°000 96

Cooler alternatives to Geneva in August

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Geneva heat FAQ

Is Geneva too hot in August?

No. August daytime highs in Geneva average a comfortable 26.9°C with 9.6 days over 30°C — it's a solid summer choice for avoiding extreme heat.

What is the best month to visit Geneva for comfortable weather?

Based on 5 years of climate data, the most comfortable months in Geneva are February, March, April. The toughest month for heat is August, scoring 60/100 on our heat-comfort index.

How hot are summer nights in Geneva?

In August, nights in Geneva average a low of 16.8°C, with 3 tropical nights per month (nights that stay at or above 20°C) — a key factor for sleep quality if your stay has no air conditioning.

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