Monthly climate guide
Geneva weather in May
With highs near 16°C (61°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F), May feels mild in Geneva. Rainfall averages about 124 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Keep a flexible plan: if showers roll in, shift Old Town (Vieille Ville) to a drier part of the day.
- Geneva is usually about 8°C warmer than Zermatt, 130 km away, in May.
- May brings late spring to Geneva.
- Temperatures are climbing — June is around 4°C warmer.
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
16°C
61°F
Avg low
7°C
45°F
Rainfall
124 mm
wet
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
71%
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 May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May 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 May
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Geneva in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Geneva?
May is one of the wetter months in Geneva, with about 124 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Geneva in May?
Average highs are about 16°C (61°F) and average lows about 7°C (45°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Geneva in May?
Geneva typically gets around 124 mm of rain in May — wet. It's usually the wettest month of the year.
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.