Lake in Switzerland

Lake Geneva Map

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

☁️ 48°F now🕔 2:29 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September

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 48°F (9°C) in Lake Geneva with overcast. It feels like 45°F. Today runs from 46°F to 54°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Lake 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 36°F.

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

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 54°F is 8.6°F below the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Lake Geneva today at 9.9/10. 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 time2:29 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
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 48°F (9°C) with overcast. Humidity is 85% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Lake Geneva?

June, July, August and September 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+01:00). The local time is 2:29 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, Jungfrau, Jungfraujoch, Eiger and Gran Paradiso National Park.

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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 October 27, 2026 at 2:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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