Geneva in December
4.1out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 5°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.
5°CAvg high
-1°CAvg low
13Rainy days (131 mm)
8:26 hDaylight
08:18Sunrise · 16:45 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 5°C
- Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -1°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.5 days)
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±5.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -2°C | 115 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.1 |
| February | 6°C | -2°C | 100 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.6 |
| March | 10°C | 1°C | 109 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.2 |
| April | 14°C | 4°C | 109 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.8 |
| May | 17°C | 8°C | 144 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.0 |
| June | 21°C | 11°C | 123 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.8 |
| July | 23°C | 13°C | 123 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| August | 23°C | 13°C | 117 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| September | 19°C | 10°C | 109 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| October | 14°C | 6°C | 112 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.0 |
| November | 8°C | 1°C | 124 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.8 |
| December | 5°C | -1°C | 131 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Geneva in December?
Daytime highs average 5°C and nights about -1°C.
When is the best time to visit Geneva?
The best months are July, August, June, September.