Geneva weather in January

January in Geneva: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Geneva · #467 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 51/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Geneva climate normals — January

Daytime high5°C / 41°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-1°C / 30°F
Feels like (high)2°C / 36°F
Rainfall106 mm / 4.2 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days11 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point-1°C / 30°F
Sunshine5.6 h/day
Daylight9.1 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall34.4 cm / 13.5 in
Air quality (US AQI)34🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Geneva in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Geneva?
January in Geneva: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Geneva on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
What is the weather like in Geneva in January?
In January, Geneva averages a daily high of 4.8°C and a low of -0.9°C, with about 106.4 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Geneva in January?
Geneva has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.
Does it snow in Geneva in January?
Geneva sees roughly 34.4 cm of snowfall in January.

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