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Canton of Geneva Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Canton of Geneva, Switzerland in April.

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Geneva Bellevue Versoix

Planning a getaway to Canton of Geneva, Switzerland this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Canton of Geneva in April

Canton of Geneva, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. April in Canton of Geneva generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Geneva.

For specific regional insights in Canton of Geneva, Switzerland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

April is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 122 mm (4.8 in) in Geneva.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Geneva gets approximately 185 hours of sunlight in April, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Canton of Geneva by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Canton of Geneva — and find the best time to visit. (based on Geneva)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March12°C (54°F) April15°C (59°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November10°C (50°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Canton of Geneva in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Canton of Geneva.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in Canton of Geneva

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Canton of Geneva, Switzerland?

Temperature range in Canton of Geneva (April)

Precipitation variation in Canton of Geneva (April)

Geneva

In April Geneva generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
185 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Bellevue

In April Bellevue generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
185 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Versoix

In April Versoix generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
185 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Canton of Geneva in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Geneva 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Bellevue 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Versoix 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)

Canton of Geneva weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Canton of Geneva, Switzerland in April?

Expect unpleasant weather across Canton of Geneva, Switzerland in April. The popular destination of Geneva averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Canton of Geneva, Switzerland in April?

Daytime temperatures in Geneva peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in April, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

Does Canton of Geneva, Switzerland get a lot of rain in April?

Geneva typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 122 mm (4.8 in) on average across Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Canton of Geneva, Switzerland?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Geneva, Switzerland due to the typically unpleasant weather in Geneva.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Geneva. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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