Lake in Switzerland

Lake Geneva Map

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

☁️ 60°F now🕔 9:35 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Summary

Lake Geneva is a lake in Switzerland. Lake Geneva is a lake known as a crescent lake between Switzerland and France.

Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Lake Geneva with partly cloudy. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 58°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Lake 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 81°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.

The closest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 119 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Matterhorn and Jungfrau.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is 8.8°F below the 81°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Lake Geneva today at 9.4/10. 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 Lake Geneva

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 46°27′0″N 6°30′0″E (46.45, 6.5)

Quick facts about Lake Geneva

TypeLake
CountrySwitzerland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates46°27′0″N 6°30′0″E (46.45, 6.5)
Maximum depth1.017 ft
Known fora crescent lake between Switzerland and France
Local time9:35 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Neighboring lakes in Switzerland

Sorted by distance from Lake Geneva.

Getting to Lake Geneva

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Geneva · 24 mi · roughly 33 min driving
  • Interlaken · 67 mi · roughly 1.5 h driving
  • Lyon · 93 mi · roughly 2.1 h driving
  • Zurich · 116 mi · roughly 2.7 h driving
  • Milan · 146 mi · roughly 3.4 h driving
  • Nice · 193 mi · roughly 4.4 h driving

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

Airports near Lake Geneva

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Zurich AirportZRH119 miZurich
Milan Malpensa AirportMXP121 miMilan
Paris Orly AirportORY249 miParis
Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportCDG255 miParis
Frankfurt AirportFRA265 miGermany
Munich AirportMUC280 miMunich
Venice Marco Polo AirportVCE288 miVenice

Things to do in Lake Geneva

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Lake Geneva.

Explore Lake Geneva

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake Geneva?

Lake Geneva is a lake in Switzerland. Its coordinates are 46.45, 6.5. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Lake Geneva right now?

It is currently 60°F (16°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 68% and wind is 16 mph.

When is the best time to visit Lake Geneva?

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

What time zone is Lake Geneva in?

Lake Geneva observes Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00). The local time is 9:35 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Lake Geneva?

The closest airports are Zurich Airport (ZRH), 119 mi away, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 121 mi away and Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 249 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Lake Geneva?

Popular options include Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Matterhorn, Jungfrau, Jungfraujoch and Eiger.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - 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 9:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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