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January climate

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January in Geneva

Switzerland · Europe

Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.

Limited, but doable

Daytime high

45°F

Lows around 33°F

Precipitation

13 days/mo

Sun

2 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cold by day, freezing at night.

45°Ftypical January high

Typical range

Precipitation

Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.

42%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.

2 hJanuary sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.

Very dryJanuary Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In January, afternoons feel about 39° and nights feel near 30°.

FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

34%January Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in January.

4 mphJanuary Calm

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical January day

January late afternoons are around 43°F, easing to about 40°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning37°F

Rain26%

Cloud69%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Midday43°F

Rain26%

Cloud65%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Late afternoon43°F

Rain25%

Cloud62%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Early evening39°F

Rain26%

Cloud62%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Data table

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Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	33	4.7	13	2.0	81
Feb	48	34	3.7	11	3.6	77
Mar	55	38	4.3	13	5.3	72
Apr	62	44	4.3	13	6.4	70
May	68	51	5.7	16	6.9	74
Jun	76	58	4.7	14	8.4	73
Jul	79	61	5.0	13	8.8	72
Aug	78	60	4.7	12	7.9	75
Sep	71	54	4.2	12	6.4	79
Oct	63	48	4.5	12	4.0	82
Nov	52	40	5.1	14	2.3	83
Dec	46	35	5.2	14	1.6	82

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: reviewed station-normal observations.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

4.7

2.0

Feb

3.7

3.6

Mar

4.3

5.3

Apr

4.3

6.4

May

5.7

6.9

Jun

4.7

8.4

Jul

5.0

8.8

Aug

4.7

7.9

Sep

4.2

6.4

Oct

4.5

4.0

Nov

5.1

2.3

Dec

5.2

1.6

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	33	4.7	13	2.0	81
Feb	48	34	3.7	11	3.6	77
Mar	55	38	4.3	13	5.3	72
Apr	62	44	4.3	13	6.4	70
May	68	51	5.7	16	6.9	74
Jun	76	58	4.7	14	8.4	73
Jul	79	61	5.0	13	8.8	72
Aug	78	60	4.7	12	7.9	75
Sep	71	54	4.2	12	6.4	79
Oct	63	48	4.5	12	4.0	82
Nov	52	40	5.1	14	2.3	83
Dec	46	35	5.2	14	1.6	82

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	33	4.7	13	2.0	81
Feb	48	34	3.7	11	3.6	77
Mar	55	38	4.3	13	5.3	72
Apr	62	44	4.3	13	6.4	70
May	68	51	5.7	16	6.9	74
Jun	76	58	4.7	14	8.4	73
Jul	79	61	5.0	13	8.8	72
Aug	78	60	4.7	12	7.9	75
Sep	71	54	4.2	12	6.4	79
Oct	63	48	4.5	12	4.0	82
Nov	52	40	5.1	14	2.3	83
Dec	46	35	5.2	14	1.6	82

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	33	4.7	13	2.0	81
Feb	48	34	3.7	11	3.6	77
Mar	55	38	4.3	13	5.3	72
Apr	62	44	4.3	13	6.4	70
May	68	51	5.7	16	6.9	74
Jun	76	58	4.7	14	8.4	73
Jul	79	61	5.0	13	8.8	72
Aug	78	60	4.7	12	7.9	75
Sep	71	54	4.2	12	6.4	79
Oct	63	48	4.5	12	4.0	82
Nov	52	40	5.1	14	2.3	83
Dec	46	35	5.2	14	1.6	82

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	33	4.7	13	2.0	81
Feb	48	34	3.7	11	3.6	77
Mar	55	38	4.3	13	5.3	72
Apr	62	44	4.3	13	6.4	70
May	68	51	5.7	16	6.9	74
Jun	76	58	4.7	14	8.4	73
Jul	79	61	5.0	13	8.8	72
Aug	78	60	4.7	12	7.9	75
Sep	71	54	4.2	12	6.4	79
Oct	63	48	4.5	12	4.0	82
Nov	52	40	5.1	14	2.3	83
Dec	46	35	5.2	14	1.6	82

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	33	4.7	13	2.0	81
Feb	48	34	3.7	11	3.6	77
Mar	55	38	4.3	13	5.3	72
Apr	62	44	4.3	13	6.4	70
May	68	51	5.7	16	6.9	74
Jun	76	58	4.7	14	8.4	73
Jul	79	61	5.0	13	8.8	72
Aug	78	60	4.7	12	7.9	75
Sep	71	54	4.2	12	6.4	79
Oct	63	48	4.5	12	4.0	82
Nov	52	40	5.1	14	2.3	83
Dec	46	35	5.2	14	1.6	82

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	33	4.7	13	2.0	81
Feb	48	34	3.7	11	3.6	77
Mar	55	38	4.3	13	5.3	72
Apr	62	44	4.3	13	6.4	70
May	68	51	5.7	16	6.9	74
Jun	76	58	4.7	14	8.4	73
Jul	79	61	5.0	13	8.8	72
Aug	78	60	4.7	12	7.9	75
Sep	71	54	4.2	12	6.4	79
Oct	63	48	4.5	12	4.0	82
Nov	52	40	5.1	14	2.3	83
Dec	46	35	5.2	14	1.6	82