Geneva Weather in December
Switzerland · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high6°C (42°F)
Avg low-1°C (31°F)
Rainfall124 mm (4.9 in)
RatingPoor 1.5/10
Expect cold days in Geneva in December: the average high is 6°C (42°F) and the average low is -1°C (31°F). December is winter in Switzerland. The month is wet, with about 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain spread over 14 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 8.4 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Geneva?
December is not the best time to visit Geneva (1.5/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in July to September.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 6°C (42°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -1°C (31°F) |
| Daily mean | 2°C (36°F) |
| Rainfall | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 14 |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Cloud cover | 77% |
| Daylight | 8.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 4.9 km/h |
| vs November | 5°C cooler than November, with 23 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Geneva in December
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Geneva weather in other months
Jan4°C / -2°C93 mmPoorFeb6°C / -1°C71 mmPoorMar10°C / 2°C86 mmFairApr15°C / 5°C77 mmGoodMay18°C / 9°C116 mmFairJun23°C / 14°C104 mmGoodJul25°C / 16°C93 mmExcellentAug25°C / 15°C91 mmExcellentSep22°C / 12°C87 mmExcellentOct17°C / 8°C87 mmGoodNov10°C / 3°C101 mmPoorDec6°C / -1°C124 mmPoor
← NovemberBest time to visit GenevaJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria20°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife20°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Seville17°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Funchal18°C · 49 mm · Excellent
- Valencia16°C · 28 mm · Excellent
- Larnaca18°C · 70 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Lyon7°C · 73 mm
- Bern5°C · 97 mm
- Lucerne4°C · 111 mm
- Zurich4°C · 112 mm
- Milan8°C · 68 mm
- Vaduz3°C · 105 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.