Month guide · Geneva · Switzerland
Geneva in September
What September is really like in Geneva: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Geneva. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Often settled and mild; the grape harvest begins in the surrounding vineyards.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Geneva: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with August (26°C (79°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:13
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:48
- Daylight
- About 12.5 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, September rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Jeûne genevois — local public holiday when bakeries sell plum tarts (Thursday after the first Sunday of September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Landmark · Old Town
Reformation Wall and Parc des Bastions
Stop to watch a game on the giant chessboards near the park entrance at Place Neuve.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
Experience · Pâquis
Bains des Pâquis
Built in 1932 on a jetty off the Quai du Mont-Blanc, these public baths are a Geneva institution.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Food
- Couples
- Views
- Active
Garden · Rive
Jardin Anglais and the Flower Clock
Walk from the clock along the left-bank quay to the Jet d'Eau, about 15 minutes.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Park · Eaux-Vives
Parc La Grange rose garden
The largest park on the left bank slopes down to the lake from an 18th-century villa, with old trees, lawns and a celebrated rose garden of several hundred varieties at its best in June.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Nature
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 11°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Geneva?
It is one of the best months to visit Geneva. Often settled and mild; the grape harvest begins in the surrounding vineyards.
+How warm is Geneva in September?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Geneva in September?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.