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 high | 5°C / 41°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 106 mm / 4.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 34.4 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.