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Geneva Weather in May

Thinking of visiting Geneva in May? Expect pleasant temperatures reaching 21°C (70°F) during the day, dropping to 9°C (48°F) at night, and note that quite a bit of rainfall is likely.

Rainfall in Geneva in May

Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month, with 75 mm (3 in) on average. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Geneva in May

If you're visiting Geneva in May, expect perfect temperatures with highs of 21°C (70°F) and overnight lows of 9°C (48°F). Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. At 9°C (48°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Geneva in May

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 245 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Geneva.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit.

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Geneva Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C (70°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 75 mm (3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 245 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52% *  
* Data from: Syracuse, the United States of America (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Geneva in May

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in May. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Geneva in May

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

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