City in Switzerland

Geneva Map

Interactive map of Geneva with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌦️ 44°F now🕔 2:26 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September👥 203.000

Summary

Geneva is a city in Switzerland. Geneva is known for Lake Geneva, UN and watchmaking. It has a population of about 203.000.

Right now it is 44°F (7°C) in Geneva with light drizzle. It feels like 42°F. Today runs from 44°F to 59°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Geneva is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 32°F.

The closest major airport is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), about 130 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc, Gran Paradiso National Park and Matterhorn.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 59°F is 2.9°F below the 62°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Geneva today at 9.9/10. Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Geneva

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Coordinates: 46°12′15.8″N 6°8′35.5″E (46.2044, 6.1432)

Quick facts about Geneva

TypeCity
CountrySwitzerland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates46°12′15.8″N 6°8′35.5″E (46.2044, 6.1432)
Population203.000
Known forLake Geneva, UN and watchmaking
Local time2:26 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
ClimateTemperate

Neighboring cities in Switzerland

Sorted by distance from Geneva.

Getting to Geneva

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Lyon · 70 mi · roughly 1.6 h driving
  • Interlaken · 88 mi · roughly 2 h driving
  • Zurich · 139 mi · roughly 3.2 h driving
  • Milan · 155 mi · roughly 3.6 h driving
  • Nice · 181 mi · roughly 4.2 h driving
  • Marseille · 204 mi · roughly 4.7 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Geneva

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Milan Malpensa AirportMXP130 miMilan
Zurich AirportZRH143 miZurich
Paris Orly AirportORY248 miParis
Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportCDG256 miParis
Frankfurt AirportFRA287 miGermany
Venice Marco Polo AirportVCE303 miVenice
Munich AirportMUC303 miMunich

Things to do in Geneva

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Geneva.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Geneva?

Geneva is a city in Switzerland. Its coordinates are 46.2044, 6.1432. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Geneva right now?

It is currently 44°F (7°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 100% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Geneva?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Geneva, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Geneva in?

Geneva observes Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00). The local time is 2:26 AM.

How many people live in Geneva?

Geneva has a population of approximately 203.000.

What is the nearest airport to Geneva?

The closest airports are Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 130 mi away, Zurich Airport (ZRH), 143 mi away and Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 248 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Geneva?

Popular options include Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc, Gran Paradiso National Park, Matterhorn, Jungfrau and Jungfraujoch.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 27, 2026 at 2:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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