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Geneva in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Geneva in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Geneva, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Geneva in April 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Geneva in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +57°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 116 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
116 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Geneva has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Geneva in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Geneva for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +61°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +72°F during the day and a minimum of +30°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 52% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +64°F.

Is Geneva warm or cold in April?

Geneva is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +52°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +36°F to +41°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Geneva:

Climate in Geneva in April

Geneva weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+52°F+57°F+66°F
Min. temperature
+10°F+25°F+30°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+81°F+90°F
Rainfall
112 mm116 mm152 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
68%65%67%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1013 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
876
Cloudy days
121211
Rainy days
91014
Snowy days
210

April typically has worse weather conditions compared to March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +52°F to +57°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 112 mm to 116 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 68% to 65%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in March to 7 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Geneva in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Geneva is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Geneva based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 43% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 115 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Geneva wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 158 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Geneva based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 6 mm.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Geneva?

This is the weather in Geneva in April 2023:
1 April
🌧️
+43°F
2 April
🌨️
+38°F
3 April
☁️
+41°F
4 April
☁️
+50°F
5 April
☀️
+59°F
6 April
🌧️
+63°F
7 April
🌧️
+52°F
8 April
🌧️
+58°F
9 April
🌧️
+52°F
10 April
☀️
+55°F
11 April
☀️
+62°F
12 April
☀️
+68°F
13 April
☀️
+71°F
14 April
☀️
+72°F
15 April
☀️
+72°F
16 April
☀️
+65°F
17 April
☀️
+63°F
18 April
☀️
+65°F
19 April
☀️
+68°F
20 April
☀️
+66°F
21 April
☀️
+66°F
22 April
☀️
+65°F
23 April
🌧️
+58°F
24 April
🌧️
+56°F
25 April
🌧️
+56°F
26 April
🌧️
+62°F
27 April
☀️
+65°F
28 April
☀️
+69°F
29 April
☀️
+71°F
30 April
☀️
+65°F
In April 2023 Geneva had 18 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Geneva climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Geneva in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+53°F) and the highest in 2007 (+71°F). The driest year was 1982 with only 23 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 247 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Geneva in April:

Is April a good time to visit Geneva?

It’s always a good time to visit Geneva, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Geneva in April?

April has mild temperatures in Geneva. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Geneva rainy in April?

Geneva is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Geneva in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Geneva in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Switzerland

Check out the weather for other cities in Switzerland.

Monthly weather in Geneva

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Geneva, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.