Geneva in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +66°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 18 rainy days with an average precipitation of 150 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
150 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Geneva has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Geneva in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Geneva for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +68°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +79°F during the day and a minimum of +43°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +75°F.
Is Geneva warm or cold in May?
Geneva is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +48°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Geneva:
Climate in Geneva in May
Geneva weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+57°F
+66°F
+73°F
Min. temperature
+25°F
+30°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+81°F
+90°F
+97°F
Rainfall
116 mm
150 mm
157 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
66%
68%
66%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
6
Cloudy days
6
6
5
Rainy days
15
18
15
Snowy days
2
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +66°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 116 mm to 150 mm.Humidity rises from 66% to 68%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in April to 5 in May.
Wind speed in Geneva in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 8 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 May, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Geneva based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 61%, leading to total precipitation of around 82 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Geneva, here is a comparison with other months, 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.
How was the weather last May in Geneva?
This is the weather in Geneva in May 2023:
1 May
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+60°F
2 May
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+66°F
3 May
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+69°F
4 May
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+76°F
5 May
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+73°F
6 May
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+75°F
7 May
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+63°F
8 May
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+69°F
9 May
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+69°F
10 May
🌧️
+56°F
11 May
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+61°F
12 May
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+63°F
13 May
🌧️
+63°F
14 May
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+64°F
15 May
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+63°F
16 May
🌧️
+59°F
17 May
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+57°F
18 May
🌧️
+60°F
19 May
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+65°F
20 May
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+64°F
21 May
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+70°F
22 May
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+76°F
23 May
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+76°F
24 May
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+67°F
25 May
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+69°F
26 May
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+76°F
27 May
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+76°F
28 May
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+76°F
29 May
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+79°F
30 May
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+78°F
31 May
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+76°F
In May 2023 Geneva had 18 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 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 May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Geneva?
It’s always a good time to visit Geneva, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Geneva in May?
May 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 May?
Geneva is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Geneva in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Geneva in May, 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.