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Geneva in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Geneva in September 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Geneva in September is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +68°F during the day, and approximately 7 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 9 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in September around 123 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
123 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Geneva has good weather in September.

Average temperature in Geneva in September

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

The temperature in September is +70°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +84°F during the day and a minimum of +43°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 39% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +59°F.

Is Geneva warm or cold in September?

Geneva is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +77°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +57°F to +52°F.

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

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

Climate in Geneva in September

Geneva weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+77°F+68°F+59°F
Min. temperature
+41°F+36°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+100°F+88°F+81°F
Rainfall
142 mm123 mm131 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
66%73%79%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
1074
Cloudy days
101417
Rainy days
11910
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as good as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +77°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +68°F. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 142 mm to 123 mm. Humidity rises from 66% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in August to 7 in September.

Next month (October) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Geneva is gradually decreasing during September, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Geneva based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 60% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 227 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 40 mm, which is moderate rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how September 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.

How was the weather last September in Geneva?

This is the weather in Geneva in September 2023:
1 September
☁️
+75°F
2 September
🌧️
+79°F
3 September
☁️
+76°F
4 September
☀️
+81°F
5 September
☀️
+85°F
6 September
☁️
+79°F
7 September
🌧️
+79°F
8 September
☀️
+76°F
9 September
🌧️
+72°F
10 September
🌧️
+72°F
11 September
☀️
+74°F
12 September
☀️
+80°F
13 September
☀️
+81°F
14 September
🌧️
+76°F
15 September
🌧️
+74°F
16 September
🌧️
+69°F
17 September
☀️
+60°F
18 September
☀️
+68°F
19 September
☀️
+65°F
20 September
☀️
+65°F
21 September
☀️
+64°F
22 September
☀️
+69°F
23 September
☀️
+72°F
24 September
🌧️
+65°F
25 September
🌧️
+60°F
26 September
☁️
+63°F
27 September
🌧️
+57°F
28 September
🌧️
+59°F
29 September
🌧️
+57°F
30 September
☁️
+59°F
In September 2023 Geneva had 13 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 September has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+65°F) and the highest in 2016 (+79°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 27 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1984 with 303 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Geneva in September:

Is September a good time to visit Geneva?

September is a really good time to go to Geneva. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Geneva.

Can you sunbathe in Geneva in September?

September 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 September?

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

Is it sunny in Geneva in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Geneva in September, 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.