Geneva, Switzerland
Thônex
Thônex is a small town in Geneva, Switzerland, 408 m above sea level. It has a population of about 14,122 (2018). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now8°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population14,122
Local time08:13
46.19° N, 6.20° EElevation 408 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code1226October: high / low17° / 7°
Rain this month108mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Thônex at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:09 · 17:3010 h 21 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 17:47Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
96 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
69 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Thônex
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
8°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 0 km/h · humidity 70%
Today27 Oct17°8°
Wed28 Oct14°10°1.2 mm
Thu29 Oct13°7°
Fri30 Oct12°6°
Sat31 Oct12°6°
Sun1 Nov13°7°
Mon2 Nov11°8°
Tue3 Nov10°6°
Wed4 Nov11°7°
When to go to Thônex
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 23 | 29 | 39 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 58 | 61 | 71 | 58 | 22 | 21 |
| High | 6° | 8° | 13° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 22° | 17° | 10° | 6° |
| Low | -1° | -1° | 2° | 5° | 9° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 11° | 7° | 3° | 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 81 | 69 | 81 | 77 | 96 | 88 | 79 | 83 | 97 | 108 | 91 | 103 |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
What's on in Thônex
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Thônex
Outdoors around Thônex
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Gîte la Fromagerie de BeaumontMountain huts
0.1 kmDomaine de la ColombièreCamp sites
0.4 kmBoulder CarrouselClimbing
0.6 kmTCS Camping Genève - VésenazCamp sites
0.9 kmCentre Aquatique Au Fil de l'OWater parks
0.9 kmChill placeViewpoints
1.1 kmLa CroisetteSki area · 1 km of pistes · 1 lifts
8.2 kmMassif des BrassesSki area · 20 km of pistes · 12 lifts
20 kmMijoux - La FaucilleSki area · 17 km of pistes · 7 lifts
24 kmHirmentaz - Les HabèresSki area · 25 km of pistes · 19 lifts
26 kmLac Léman-Le Creux-de-GenthodDive site
8.8 kmLac Léman-Le BoeschDive site
8.8 kmLac Léman-Le ParadisDive site
8.8 kmPlage d'HermanceDive site
13 kmNature around Thônex
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Switzerland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Thônex
Earthquakes around Thônex
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19505magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record63within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 84 km
5.5Usseglio 5 km ←1983 · 131 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 92 km
5.3Piedicavallo 1 km ↙1968 · 146 km
Towns and villages around Thônex
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Chêne-Bourg0.9 kmVillette1 kmChêne-Bougeries1.5 kmConches2 kmVessy2.5 kmVeyrier2.6 kmCologny3.5 kmPuplinge3.5 kmPinchat la Tour3.7 kmVandœuvres3.8 kmGeneva4.4 kmPinchat4.5 kmChoulex4.6 kmCarouge4.7 kmTroinex4.8 kmLa Capite5.4 kmPresinge5.6 kmVésenaz5.8 kmGrand-Lancy6 kmLullier6.4 kmPlan-les-Ouates6.7 kmSaconnex d'Arve Dessus6.7 kmLa Croix-de-Rozon6.8 kmCollonge-Bellerive6.9 kmPregny7 kmMeinier7.1 kmLa Mure7.1 kmLandecy7.2 kmCompesières7.3 kmJussy7.5 kmOnex7.5 kmChambésy7.5 kmSt-Maurice7.5 kmCharrot7.7 kmAïre7.7 kmLe Grand-Saconnex7.7 kmLes Charrotons7.8 kmLes Avanchets7.9 kmBardonnex8.2 kmCointrin8.4 kmBellevue8.4 kmCorsier8.5 kmGy8.6 kmPort-de-Corsier8.7 kmLoëx8.9 kmPerly-Certoux8.9 kmConfignon9 kmColovrex9.2 kmVernier9.3 kmGenthod9.4 kmBernex9.6 kmCertoux9.7 kmAnières10 kmLully10 kmMonniaz10 kmMeyrin10 kmMategnin11 kmChez Ferrand11 kmBoi de Bay11 kmCollex11 kmVersoix11 kmChevrens11 kmSézenove11 kmTreulaz12 kmAire-la-Ville12 kmBossy12 kmLa Petite Grave12 kmPeney12 kmSatigny13 kmBourdigny13 kmSoral13 kmHermance13 kmLa Boverie13 kmLaconnex13 kmVerbois14 kmChoully14 kmPeissy14 kmCartigny14 kmRussin14 km
Thônex from above
Around Thônex45 places to see, do and reach nearby
ArveNature6.2 kmVersoixNature9.9 kmMenogeNature4.2 kmAire riverNature5.6 kmForonNature1.4 kmDrizeNature5.5 kmÎle RousseauNature4.4 kmL'Île (Geneva)Nature4.7 kmPointe PercéeMountain38 kmRoualleMountain40 kmPointe des VertsMountain38 kmMont CharvetMountain38 kmTête PelouseMountain39 kmPointe de Bella ChaMountain37 kmLa CroisetteSki area8.2 kmMassif des BrassesSki area20 kmMijoux - La FaucilleSki area24 kmHirmentaz - Les HabèresSki area26 kmLac Léman-Le Creux-de-GenthodDive site8.8 kmLac Léman-Le BoeschDive site8.8 kmLac Léman-Le ParadisDive site8.8 kmEglise Saint-PaulMonument2.4 kmreformed church, Chêne-BougeriesMonument1.3 kmTéléphérique du SalèveMonument2.9 kmFormer Pumping Plant VessyMonument2.4 kmGrange FalquetMonument1.5 kmSierneMonument1.8 kmImmeuble ClartéMonument3.5 kmPalace of NationsMonument6.2 kmMuseum of Art and History GenevaMuseum3.9 kmNatural History Museum of GenevaMuseum3.4 kmBodmer FoundationMuseum3.3 kmCollections BaurMuseum3.7 kmCabinet d'arts graphiquesMuseum3.9 kmChêne-BourgStation1.0 kmGenève-Eaux-VivesStation3.0 kmAnnemasseStation3.2 kmGenève-Plage (Port-Noir)Ferry port3.4 kmGenève-Eaux-VivesFerry port3.7 kmGenevaPlace4.4 kmNyonPlace22 kmAnnemassePlace3.1 kmVernierPlace9.3 kmMeyrinPlace10 kmCarougePlace4.7 km
Postal code
1226
Getting to Thônex
Geneva International AirportGVA
8.9 kmAnnecy Meythet airportNCY
30 kmChambéry Aix les Bains airportCMF
66 kmChêne-BourgRailway station
1 kmGenève-Eaux-VivesRailway station
3 kmAnnemasseRailway station
3.2 kmGenève-Plage (Port-Noir)De-Chateaubriand · Pâquis
3.4 kmGenève-Eaux-VivesGenève-Mt-Blanc · Genève-Pâquis · Versoix
3.7 kmPlaces near Thônex
Places with a climate like Thônex
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Thônex?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Thônex.
What is the hottest month in Thônex?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Thônex?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Thônex?
May is the wettest month with about 96 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Thônex?
The postal code of Thônex is 1226.