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Canton of Geneva Weather in December

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

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Geneva Bellevue Versoix

Planning a journey to Canton of Geneva, Switzerland this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Canton of Geneva in December

Canton of Geneva, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. December in Canton of Geneva generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) in Geneva.

To explore the conditions in Canton of Geneva, Switzerland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 144 mm (5.7 in) in Geneva.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Geneva sees roughly 47 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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 December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Canton of Geneva, Switzerland?

Temperature range in Canton of Geneva (December)

Precipitation variation in Canton of Geneva (December)

Geneva

In December Geneva generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
47 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Bellevue

In December Bellevue generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
47 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Bellevue →

Versoix

In December Versoix generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
47 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Geneva 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Bellevue 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Versoix 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)

Canton of Geneva weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

December in Canton of Geneva, Switzerland brings less favorable weather. In Geneva, daytime temperatures are typically around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows hover near -1°C (30°F).

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

In Geneva, the average daytime high in December is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -1°C (30°F).

Does Canton of Geneva, Switzerland get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Geneva typically receives notable snow/rainfall in December, about 144 mm (5.7 in) on average across Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.

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

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

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

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