Monthly climate guide
Geneva weather in January
Expect cold weather in Geneva in January: afternoons reach about 3°C (38°F), while nights drop to around -3°C (26°F). Around 106 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Geneva.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 77%.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -3°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
- Keep a flexible plan: if showers roll in, shift Old Town (Vieille Ville) to a drier part of the day.
January is typically Geneva's coolest month.
Avg high
3°C
38°F
Avg low
-3°C
26°F
Rainfall
106 mm
wet
Humidity
85%
relative
Sky
77%
cloud · often cloudy
Geneva weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 38°F | -3°C / 26°F | 106 mm | 85% | 77% |
| February | 4°C / 40°F | -3°C / 26°F | 76 mm | 82% | 73% |
| March | 9°C / 48°F | 0°C / 33°F | 75 mm | 79% | 66% |
| April | 14°C / 56°F | 4°C / 39°F | 77 mm | 76% | 67% |
| May | 16°C / 61°F | 7°C / 45°F | 124 mm | 78% | 71% |
| June | 21°C / 69°F | 12°C / 53°F | 111 mm | 76% | 66% |
| July | 23°C / 74°F | 14°C / 57°F | 99 mm | 70% | 58% |
| August | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 57°F | 83 mm | 67% | 56% |
| September | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 50°F | 73 mm | 71% | 58% |
| October | 16°C / 60°F | 6°C / 43°F | 94 mm | 77% | 66% |
| November | 9°C / 49°F | 2°C / 35°F | 100 mm | 81% | 73% |
| December | 5°C / 40°F | -2°C / 29°F | 123 mm | 82% | 74% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Geneva?
Our Geneva guide recommends: May to September, for warm days and long evenings by the lake.
A day trip along Lake Geneva to the Lavaux vineyard terraces (a short train ride away) is one of the most rewarding half-days from the city.
Best time to visit Geneva →Other Switzerland cities in January
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Geneva in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Geneva?
January is cool in Geneva, with highs around 3°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Geneva in January?
Average highs are about 3°C (38°F) and average lows about -3°C (26°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Geneva in January?
Geneva typically gets around 106 mm of rain in January — wet.
When is the best time to visit Geneva?
May to September, for warm days and long evenings by the lake.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Geneva (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.