Geneva weather in May

May in Geneva: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Geneva · #286 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 82/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Geneva climate normals — May

Daytime high18°C / 65°F😎 nice
Nighttime low9°C / 48°F
Feels like (high)18°C / 64°F
Rainfall137 mm / 5.4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity73%💧 humid
Dew point10°C / 51°F
Sunshine11.1 h/day
Daylight15 h
Wind12 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall0.5 cm / 0.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)43🍃 good

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

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Geneva in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Geneva?
May in Geneva: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Geneva on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
What is the weather like in Geneva in May?
In May, Geneva averages a daily high of 18.1°C and a low of 9.1°C, with about 137.1 mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Geneva in May?
Geneva has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in May.

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