Weather in January in Canton of Geneva
Planning a journey to Canton of Geneva this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Canton of Geneva in January?
Canton of Geneva is a region in Switzerland. January in Canton of Geneva generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. January is a winter month.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C and nighttime temperatures around -2°C in Geneva. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
January is a rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 125 mm in Geneva.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 61 hours of sunlight in Geneva. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a closer look at January's conditions in Canton of Geneva, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Canton of Geneva's yearly weather, check out our Canton of Geneva climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 3 most popular destinations in Canton of Geneva?
Geneva
In January Geneva generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bellevue
In January Bellevue generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Versoix
In January Versoix generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Canton of Geneva?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Canton of Geneva with often poor weather in Geneva.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Geneva. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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