🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Geneva 🇨🇭

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Geneva, Switzerland — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Geneva is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Geneva is drier, with roughly 30 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇨🇭 Geneva
Avg annual high14°C15°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)July (26°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (-2°C low)
Rainy days / year152122
SnowYesYes
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, August, September

🇳🇱 Amsterdam

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇨🇭 Geneva

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in January (-2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Geneva warmer?

Geneva is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Geneva?

Amsterdam is rainier — Geneva sees about 30 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Geneva?

Amsterdam is best around June, July, August; Geneva is best around June, August, September.

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