Best time to visit Lake Geneva, WI

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Lake Geneva runs from May through October — 6 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
30.0°F
Low
15.1°F
Precip
1.90 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 12m

February Cold
High
34.5°F
Low
17.0°F
Precip
1.89 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 20m

March Cool
High
45.2°F
Low
26.3°F
Precip
2.29 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
59.1°F
Low
37.2°F
Precip
3.45 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 10m

May Good
High
71.6°F
Low
48.4°F
Precip
4.12 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 26m

June Good
High
81.1°F
Low
58.1°F
Precip
4.81 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 15h 4m

July Good
High
85.5°F
Low
63.1°F
Precip
3.72 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 50m

August Good
High
83.4°F
Low
61.3°F
Precip
3.32 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 44m

September Excellent
High
76.3°F
Low
53.8°F
Precip
3.65 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 16m

October Good
High
62.7°F
Low
42.2°F
Precip
3.01 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 48m

November Cool
High
47.4°F
Low
30.8°F
Precip
2.48 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 31m

December Cold
High
35.1°F
Low
20.5°F
Precip
2.31 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 53m

Looking for similar climates? See Lake Geneva's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.