May · Switzerland
Best time to visit Geneva in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Geneva in May
Average temperature 13°C, 93 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.9/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 93 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Geneva scores 7.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 93 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Geneva's Jet d'Eau and Lake Léman glow May–Sep when warm, dry days frame crisp Mont Blanc views.
May holds up well in Geneva — 4th best month
May averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 93 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.9/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Geneva in May?
- In May, Geneva averages 13°C, 93 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Geneva?
- May earns a 7.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Geneva in May?
- Expect about 93 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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