Month guide · Geneva · Switzerland
Geneva in February
What February is really like in Geneva: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 6°C (43°F), lows of -1°C (30°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.3 hours of daylight. Still cold, with ski resorts in full swing within two hours.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 6°C (43°F) / -1°C (30°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Geneva: days average 6°C (43°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about -1°C (30°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 28 days. Compared with January (5°C (41°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:39
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:01
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold and often cloudy in the city, but festive in December and close to sunny ski slopes.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in May). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Geneva, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Meyrin
CERN Science Gateway
CERN, home of the Large Hadron Collider and the birthplace of the World Wide Web, opened its free Science Gateway centre in 2023 in buildings designed by Renzo Piano.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Nations
Musée Ariana
Pair it with the Palace of Nations next door; the domed hall alone is worth the visit.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Eaux-Vives
Natural History Museum
Switzerland's largest natural history museum, in the Malagnou district, has floors of lifelike dioramas of Swiss and world wildlife, minerals and fossils, and an exhibition on the history of the Earth.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
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Landmark · Eaux-Vives
Jet d'Eau
Walk out to the jetty's lighthouse when the wind blows away from the path, and see it lit up from the Pâquis side after dark.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 6°C, lows near -1°C and 8 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Geneva?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Geneva in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Geneva?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cold, with ski resorts in full swing within two hours.
+How warm is Geneva in February?
Average highs are around 6°C (43°F) and lows around -1°C (30°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Geneva in February?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.