Climate Insights for Geneva-on-the-Lake

The climate in Geneva-on-the-Lake is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1156mm of precipitation falls per year. Geneva-on-the-Lake receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Geneva-on-the-Lake is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 106cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Geneva-on-the-Lake vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 22°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Geneva-on-the-Lake is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1156mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 96mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 119mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 76mm. That's 43mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 106cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 31cm.

Geneva-on-the-Lake is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 30km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 36km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 23km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 13km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 36km/h in winter, 30km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 31km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Geneva-on-the-Lake, which began on March 20, 2026. Geneva-on-the-Lake is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 84 days from now.

The best time to visit Geneva-on-the-Lake is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Geneva-on-the-Lake based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.