Genevois (province) Mountains
Historic Savoyard province around Geneva and Annecy
A historic French province on the Lake Geneva side of Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, covering foothills and market towns; visitors pass through for Alpine approaches, rural villages and access to Geneva and nearby ski areas.
Genevois (province) at a Glance#
How to Get to Genevois (province)#
Genevois covers parts of modern Haute-Savoie and borders Geneva; the area is accessed by road or rail from Annecy and Geneva. Geneva’s international airport and regional rail network provide the main international gateways; local roads connect to villages and historic sites.
Tips for Visiting Genevois (province)#
- If researching historical Genevois, visit local archives or museums in Annecy and Geneva for primary-source material and cartographic records.
- The modern administrative boundaries differ from historic provinces-expect different maps and names in older sources.
- Combine exploration with visits to Savoyard towns to see tangible traces of the province's identity in architecture and cuisine.
Best Time to Visit Genevois (province)#
Best visited spring through early autumn for easier travel and open cultural sites; winters serve mountain-sport interests.
Weather & Climate near Genevois (province)#
Genevois (province)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1375 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -6° - 1° | -6° | 126 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -5° - 2° | -5° | 129 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -3° - 5° | -2° | 104 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 8° | 1° | 99 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 4° - 14° | 7° | 109 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 17° | 12° | 117 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 9° - 20° | 15° | 99 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 9° - 20° | 15° | 97 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 6° - 16° | 11° | 101 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 11° | 5° | 116 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -2° - 5° | -1° | 136 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -4° - 2° | -5° | 142 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |