Geneva Weather Forecast
Geneva weather: 61°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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.
Weather in Geneva right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:15 PM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Geneva
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 58° | 3% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 63° | 95% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 81° / 63° | 100% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 63° | 9% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 83° / 67° | 67% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 80° / 65° | 73% · 0,3 in | 17 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 68° | 43% | 16 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 59° | 29% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 78° / 59° | 32% | 2 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 83° / 63° | 35% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 76° / 62° | 31% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 57° | 26% | 2 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 60° | 29% | 2 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 60° | 23% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 54° | — | 9 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Geneva month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 32° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 36° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 54° | 38° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 62° | 43° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 67° | 51° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 79° | 60° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 82° | 63° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 83° | 63° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 70° | 55° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 62° | 49° | 6,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 50° | 39° | 5,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 44° | 34° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Geneva
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Air quality and pollen in Geneva
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Geneva
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 7:15 PM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 7:15 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
