Geneva weather in January (Canton of Geneva, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does January bring to Geneva? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of January in Geneva typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 6°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -2°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Geneva in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 61 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month 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 January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 61 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 24%  

Where to go in Switzerland in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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