UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Genève, Switzerland 
will be up to 6.6, indicating a high level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-09
With Genève's UV index reaching 6.6, protect your skin from harm by staying in shade, wearing protective clothing, and applying SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV rays are strongest.
The UV index in Genève typically ranges from low to moderate. In summer months, it can reach higher levels, around 6 to 7, while in winter, it drops to very low, close to 1 or 2.
Genève experiences four distinct seasons: cold winters often with snow, mild and pleasant springs, warm and sometimes hot summers, and cool, colorful autumns. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with slightly wetter spring and fall seasons.
Compared to the rest of Switzerland, Genève has a milder climate with more rainfall. It is cooler and less rainy than southern neighboring countries like Italy but warmer and wetter than northern neighbors such as France's Jura region.
See the UV index hour by hour for Genève, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.