City in Switzerland

Geneva Map

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

☁️ 61°F now🕔 9:22 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 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 61°F (16°C) in Geneva with partly cloudy. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 58°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Geneva is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 83°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 August. The forecast high of 79°F is 4.1°F below the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Geneva today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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 time9:22 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
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 61°F (16°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 83% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Geneva?

June, July and August 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+02:00). The local time is 9:22 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, Matterhorn and Jungfrau.

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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 August 23, 2026 at 9:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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