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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Genolier.
The climate in Genolier, Vaud, Switzerland, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 24°C (75°F) in July to 5°C (41°F) in January.
With around 1597 mm (63 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Genolier has a notably wet climate. However, this rain/snowfall is not evenly distributed, the city has warm summers and cold winters. The wettest month is December. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 8.9 hours of daily sunshine.
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In Genolier, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C (41°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 14°C (57°F) in July to -1°C (30°F) in January.
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Genolier experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1597 mm (63 in) of precipitation annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Genolier enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 149 mm (5.9 in) of precipitation, while in March, Genolier receives about 120 mm (4.7 in). For more details, please visit our Genolier Precipitation page.
Genolier can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Genolier.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 82%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather in Genolier. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Genolier has warm summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 5°C (41°F) in January to 24°C (75°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -1°C (30°F) to 14°C (57°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1597 mm (63 in). December is the wettest month with 149 mm (5.9 in), while March is the driest with 120 mm (4.7 in).
Genolier receives around 1,883 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 267 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 47 hours.
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