Temperature
July has the warmest monthly average (18.8°C); January is coolest (-0.8°C). These averages include nights, so daytime highs can be considerably warmer.
Switzerland · Visit or make it home
Geneva
Geneva is a city in Switzerland. Compare its dated local facts and monthly climate before choosing a time to visit or planning a move. Housing references and national earnings describe different populations; verify the costs of your own home and job before deciding.
Get to know Geneva
A sense of the place
Geneva ( jin-EE-və; French: Genève [ʒnɛv] ) is the second-most populous city in Switzerland and the most populous in French-speaking Romandy. Situated in the southwest of the country, where the Rhône leaves Lake Geneva, it is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. Geneva is a global city, an international financial centre, and a worldwide centre for diplomacy, which has led to it being called the "Peace Capital". It hosts the highest number of international organisations in the world, including the headquarters of many agencies of the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies of the Red Cross. It was where the Geneva Conventions on humanitarian treatment in war were signed, and, in the aftermath of World War I, it hosted the League of Nations. It shares a unique distinction with municipalities such as New York City, Bonn, Basel, and Strasbourg as a city which serves as the headquarters of at least one critical international organisation without being the capital of a country.
Weather through the year
When to visit Geneva
Rain and outdoor plans
May averages about 111 mm of rain, compared with 73 mm in February. Rainfall alone does not identify a single best month; compare temperatures with the activities you plan.
Planning time outdoors
July, August, September combine monthly mean temperatures of 12–22°C with less than 100 mm of precipitation. These are useful dates to compare for a walking-focused visit; check daylight, opening times and the forecast for your actual trip.
January, February, March, November, December have monthly means below 5°C. For a stay then, compare accommodation heating and keep indoor options in your itinerary. These figures do not establish snow cover or ski conditions.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average °C | -0.8 | -0.1 | 3.9 | 8.4 | 12.1 | 16.6 | 18.8 | 18.4 | 14.3 | 10.1 | 4.3 | 0.3 |
| Rain, mm | 98 | 73 | 90 | 75 | 111 | 100 | 93 | 99 | 76 | 91 | 96 | 106 |
Source: NASA POWER climatology · Reference period: 2001-2020. Long-term averages for the surrounding grid area. Conditions vary within a city; monthly averages are neither a forecast nor a guarantee of dry days.
Places around Geneva
Build your shortlist for a day out. Distances are straight-line from the city centre; check routes and opening times before setting off.
Beach
Genève-Plage
2.4 km from the city centre
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Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva
2.4 km from the city centre
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Bois de la Bâtie
1.6 km from the city centre
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Promenade de Saint-Jean
Less than 1 km from the city centre
Compare with another cityAverage rent in Geneva
What is the average rent in Geneva?
1,326 €/month is the recorded central one-bedroom rent reference for Geneva, dated 2022-2024. This is a dated comparison measure, rather than a home available today. Check current listings in your chosen neighbourhood, then add utilities, the deposit and commuting to make a budget for your own move.
Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS) — Structural rent statistics, table T 09.03.03.42, avg NET rent 2-room · Reference date: 2022-2024 · Swiss FSO product-specific terms; exact reuse licence unverified
Average salary in Geneva
What is the average salary in Geneva?
7,779.9 USD/month is the gross employee-pay reference dated 2025. It describes Switzerland, not average salary in Geneva. Gross pay is before deductions; household earnings depend on the household model. Use a current offer and your own tax circumstances for take-home budgeting.
Source: ILO — Average gross monthly earnings of employees · Reference date: 2025 · CC BY 4.0 (ILO datasets published from 3 May 2023)
How should I compare Geneva with another city?
Compare the same dated measures for both cities, keeping local observations separate from national context. Start with rent, your expected income and the journeys you will make regularly. Then adjust the comparison weights to your priorities. Missing measurements do not prove an advantage; verify decisive costs and services with current local sources.
- Choose a comparison below and read its sources and dates.
- Set priorities for housing, work, transport and climate.
- Check current listings and your own income before making a decision.
Data sources, licences & reuse terms
Plan your stay
Budget and everyday decisions
A holiday budget
Compare accommodation for your actual dates in Geneva, then add the journey here, airport transfers, meals and the activities you want. A cheap room outside the centre can cost more overall if it adds daily transport.
Compare holiday preferences →A relocation budget
The recorded central one-bedroom rent is 1,326 €/month (2022-2024). Compare it with properties in your chosen neighbourhood.
Include the deposit, utilities, internet and commuting. Compare those costs with your own expected take-home income.
Compare with another city →Average gross monthly earnings — country reference
7,779.9 USD/month
Average employee pay before tax and deductions, in US dollars. This country reference is not a city-specific salary or personal take-home pay.
Data period: 2025. Source: ILO — Average gross monthly earnings of employees · CC BY 4.0 (ILO datasets published from 3 May 2023)Compare with another city →Your relocation planning budget
Build a monthly budget for Geneva in euros. Totals are calculated from the amounts below, not live quotes. Rent starts from the recorded 2022-2024 figure; edit it for your chosen home.
Monthly total:
First month including move:
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Geneva at a glance
Distance to nearest sea / coastline
230 km
Distance to the coastline does not guarantee a swimmable beach, public access or a short journey.
Data period: 2024. Limited confidence. Source: OpenStreetMap coastline — derived distance to sea · Open Database Licence 1.0 (ODbL)Compare with another city →Public-transport provision (ordinal proxy)
6 / 10
A broad comparison of provision, not a timetable. Check routes between your accommodation and the places you will visit regularly.
Data period: 2026-08. Limited confidence. Source: Documented public-transport provision ordinal (rapid-transit systems + city size) · GooferPlaces documented estimate; no external blanket licenceCompare with another city →Seismic hazard (ordinal 0 very-low to 4 high)
2 / 4
Data period: 2020. Limited confidence. Source: EFEHR / ESHM20 — European Seismic Hazard Model 2020 · CC BY 4.0Compare with another city →Annual precipitation
1,000 mm/year
Annual precipitation gives a broad climate comparison. Its distribution through the year matters more for a short visit.
Data period: 1991-2020. Source: Climate normals 1991-2020 (WMO / national meteorological services, via Wikipedia climate tables) · Wikipedia compilation: CC BY-SA 4.0; original observations have source-specific termsCompare with another city →Distance to nearest mountains (>1500 m)
20 km
Distance to high terrain does not establish access to hiking trails, ski lifts or mountain transport.
Data period: 2024. Limited confidence. Source: Derived distance to mountains (>1500 m), from public elevation/peak data · Mixed elevation/OSM source terms; no single public-domain grantCompare with another city →Average annual temperature
11 °C
Long-term average including days and nights. Use the monthly breakdown to choose dates; this is not a weather forecast.
Data period: 1991-2020. Source: Climate normals 1991-2020 (WMO / national meteorological services, via Wikipedia climate tables) · Wikipedia compilation: CC BY-SA 4.0; original observations have source-specific termsCompare with another city →Annual sunshine hours
1,828 hours/year
Data period: 1991-2020. Source: Climate normals 1991-2020 (WMO / national meteorological services, via Wikipedia climate tables) · Wikipedia compilation: CC BY-SA 4.0; original observations have source-specific termsCompare with another city →Nearest listed airport (straight-line distance)
5 km
Straight-line distance to a listed airport, not transfer time or confirmation of scheduled flights. Check the airport serving your actual route before booking.
Data period: 2024. Source: OurAirports — airport locations · Public domainCompare with another city →Monthly rent, 1-bedroom, city centre
1,326 €/month
Existing-contract median rent
A dated reference for a one-bedroom home in the centre, not a current listing. Compare actual properties, deposits, utilities and neighbourhoods before setting your budget.
Data period: 2022-2024. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS) — Structural rent statistics, table T 09.03.03.42, avg NET rent 2-room · Swiss FSO product-specific terms; exact reuse licence unverifiedCompare with another city →Switzerland: the wider context
These are country-level figures, not measurements of Geneva. Use them to compare national conditions; neighbourhoods, salaries and individual services can differ substantially.
See 9 national indicators
Average gross monthly earnings — country reference
7,779.9 USD/month
Average employee pay before tax and deductions, in US dollars. This country reference is not a city-specific salary or personal take-home pay.
Data period: 2025. Source: ILO — Average gross monthly earnings of employees · CC BY 4.0 (ILO datasets published from 3 May 2023)Compare with another city →Income level — GNI per capita, PPP (gross)
101,690 international dollars (PPP)
Purchasing-power-adjusted national income per person is not a salary or take-home pay.
Data period: 2025. Source: World Bank — GNI per capita, PPP (NY.GNP.PCAP.PP.CD) · CC BY 4.0 with World Bank additional termsCompare with another city →Fixed broadband / internet quality
88.4 pct_hh_vhcn
Data period: 2024. Source: Eurostat — Broadband internet coverage by technology (isoc_cbt) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Healthcare / health outcome (life expectancy at birth)
84.1 years
Life expectancy describes population health outcomes; it does not measure the quality or availability of a particular hospital.
Data period: 2023. Source: Eurostat — Life expectancy at birth (tps00205 / demo_mlexpec) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Overall tax burden (taxes + social contributions, % of GDP)
27.8 % of GDP
Taxes and social contributions as a share of the economy, not your personal income-tax rate.
Data period: 2024. Source: Eurostat — Main national accounts tax aggregates (gov_10a_taxag) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Intentional homicide rate
0.5 per 100,000 people
Homicide rates are a narrow safety indicator. They do not describe petty crime or the safety of an individual neighbourhood.
Data period: 2022. Source: Eurostat — Police-recorded offences by category (crim_off_cat) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Air quality — annual mean PM2.5
10.7 µg/m³
Data period: 2017. Limited confidence. Source: World Bank — PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3) · CC BY 4.0 with World Bank additional termsCompare with another city →Comparative price level (household consumption)
173 (EU average = 100)
Data period: 2024. Source: Eurostat — Price level indices, household final consumption (tec00120 / prc_ppp_ind_1) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Education system (national)
154.4 points (0–188)
Data period: 2025. Estimate. Source: World Bank HCI+ education pillar (2025) · CC BY 4.0 with World Bank additional termsCompare with another city →Other places to compare in Switzerland
What to check before deciding
Comparable figures are not available here for: English / language accessibility; Net annual earnings (single, no children); Household electricity price (band DC, all taxes). Check the items that affect your plans with local providers. They are not treated as zero or as an advantage in recommendations.
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