Geneva weather in May (New York State, United States of America)

Is Geneva a good destination in May, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Geneva is usually perfect in May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Geneva in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 245 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Geneva. May, 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 May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Syracuse, the United States of America (70 KM, 43 Miles).

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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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

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 the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. 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.