Month guide · Geneva · Switzerland
Geneva in October
What October 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
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Autumn colour in the parks and vineyards, with more grey days later in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Geneva: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with September (21°C (70°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 9°C (48°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:52
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:49
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
Autumn (September–November). Settled September, the grape harvest and autumn colour, then greyer days and the bise wind.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 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 October
October has no major recurring festival in Geneva, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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Religious site · Old Town
St. Pierre Cathedral
Begun in the 12th century and later given a neoclassical portico, St.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours with towers and excavations
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Architecture
Landmark · Nations
Broken Chair
Combine it with the Red Cross Museum and a walk to the botanical garden.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Art
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 7°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Geneva?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Geneva in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Geneva?
It is a shoulder-season month. Autumn colour in the parks and vineyards, with more grey days later in the month.
+How warm is Geneva in October?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Geneva in October?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.