Geneva in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +43°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 10 rainy days with an average precipitation of 125 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Geneva;
Average weather
☀️
+43°F
Avg. max. temperature
0°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
125 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Geneva has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Geneva in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Geneva for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +46°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +55°F during the day and a minimum of +18°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +41°F to +48°F.
Is Geneva warm or cold in December?
Geneva is typically chill in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +48°F to +43°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +37°F to +32°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Geneva, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Geneva in December
Geneva weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+48°F
+43°F
+41°F
Min. temperature
+9°F
0°F
-4°F
Max. temperature
+70°F
+61°F
+63°F
Rainfall
120 mm
125 mm
97 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
81%
81%
80%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
1020 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
2
Cloudy days
13
13
14
Rainy days
13
10
8
Snowy days
2
6
7
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +48°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +43°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 120 mm to 125 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Geneva in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Geneva is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Geneva based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 52%, leading to total precipitation of around 191 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Geneva wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 50% chance of precipitation and 157 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Geneva based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 3%, for a monthly total of around 11 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Geneva.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Geneva?
This is the weather in Geneva in December 2023:
1 December
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+41°F
2 December
🌨️
+35°F
3 December
☀️
+35°F
4 December
🌧️
+39°F
5 December
🌧️
+40°F
6 December
☁️
+42°F
7 December
☀️
+41°F
8 December
🌧️
+42°F
9 December
🌫️
+49°F
10 December
🌧️
+51°F
11 December
🌧️
+55°F
12 December
🌧️
+52°F
13 December
🌧️
+47°F
14 December
🌧️
+44°F
15 December
☀️
+45°F
16 December
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+43°F
17 December
☁️
+47°F
18 December
🌫️
+48°F
19 December
🌫️
+47°F
20 December
☁️
+44°F
21 December
🌧️
+46°F
22 December
🌧️
+45°F
23 December
☀️
+45°F
24 December
☁️
+51°F
25 December
☀️
+54°F
26 December
☀️
+52°F
27 December
☀️
+53°F
28 December
☁️
+51°F
29 December
🌧️
+51°F
30 December
☀️
+50°F
31 December
☁️
+48°F
In December 2023 Geneva had 9 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Geneva climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Geneva in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+54°F) and the highest in 2022 (+65°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 1095 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1882 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Geneva in December:
Is December a good time to visit Geneva?
It’s always a good time to visit Geneva, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Geneva in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Geneva rainy in December?
Geneva is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Geneva in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Geneva in December, 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.
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, 2023.
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.