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Geneva weather in October (Canton of Geneva, Switzerland)

Is October a good time to explore Geneva weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Geneva tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 15°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 6°C.

Precipitation

Geneva in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 118 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 124 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
SunshineSunshine 118 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40%  

Where to go in Switzerland in October

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

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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