Geneva weather in August (Canton of Geneva, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Geneva in August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In August, Geneva usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 24°C, cooling off to about 13°C at night.

Precipitation

Geneva in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 241 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Geneva. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Geneva climate page with graphs.

 

Geneva, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 241 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 61%  

Where to go in Switzerland in August

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Geneva, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Geneva.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Switzerland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Switzerland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.