Month guide · Geneva · Switzerland
Geneva in June
What June 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
June is one of the best months to visit Geneva. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 15.8 hours of daylight. Warm and long-lit, with roses in bloom at Parc La Grange and the swimming season beginning.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 15.8 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Geneva: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with May (19°C (66°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:43
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:29
- Daylight
- About 15.8 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm, sunny days for swimming and lake cruises, with roses in June and fireworks on 1 August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Bol d'Or Mirabaud — major sailing regatta on the lake (usually June)
- Fête de la Musique — free concerts around the city (around 21 June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · Nations
Botanical Garden of Geneva
The Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques spreads over the lakeshore near the UN, with greenhouses of tropical and Mediterranean plants, a rock garden, medicinal and useful plants, and small animal enclosures that children enjoy.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Experience · Lake Geneva
Mouettes water taxis and lake cruises
Use a Mouette crossing as a cheap mini-cruise with a close view of the Jet d'Eau.
- Time needed
- 10 minutes to a full day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Neighbourhood · Old Town
Old Town and Place du Bourg-de-Four
The Old Town's lanes lead to Place du Bourg-de-Four, the city's oldest square, on the site of a Roman forum.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Iconic
- Rainy day
Historic site · Nations
Palace of Nations
Bring photo ID and arrive early for security screening at the visitors' entrance.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 13°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Geneva?
One of the best months to visit Geneva, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May and July–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Geneva?
It is one of the best months to visit Geneva. Warm and long-lit, with roses in bloom at Parc La Grange and the swimming season beginning.
+How warm is Geneva in June?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Geneva in June?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.