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May climate

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May in Geneva

Switzerland · Europe

Mild days with cool nights and some sun.

Some tradeoffs

Late

Daytime high

68°F

Lows around 51°F

Rain

Frequent rain

Sun

7 h/day

Air feel

Comfortable

When to visit

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Temperature

Pleasant by day, brisk at night.

68°Ftypical May high

Typical range

Precipitation

Rain is frequent. About 16 wet days, the highest monthly average.

52%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

Cloudier spells limit sunshine.

6.9 hMay sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

ComfortableMay

Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In May, afternoons feel about 65° and nights feel near 51°.

FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

36%May Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in May.

4 mphMay Calm

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical May day

May late afternoons are around 67°F, easing to about 65°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning59°F

Rain29%

Cloud63%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

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Midday65°F

Rain33%

Cloud65%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityStrong

Late afternoon67°F

Rain36%

Cloud66%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Early evening64°F

Rain32%

Cloud64%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Data table

View month-by-month numbers

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