Geneva Weather Forecast
Geneva weather: 64°F, overcast. 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 64°F (18°C) in Geneva with overcast. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 56°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.
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 warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 70°F is 7.9°F above the 62°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. sightseeing is the strongest bet in 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.
Weather in Geneva right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:29 PM, Oct 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 70° / 56° | 3% | 2 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 73° / 58° | 8% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 74° / 55° | 5% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌥️ Fog | 75° / 55° | 3% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light rain | 68° / 60° | 69% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light showers | 63° / 54° | 88% · 0,8 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 52° | 40% | 19 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light rain | 54° / 49° | 19% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light rain | 53° / 47° | 29% · 0,5 in | 2 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 59° / 46° | 21% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 45° | 16% | 2 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 47° | 15% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 48° | 20% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 49° | 20% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 51° | — | 1 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 44° | — · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 3 |
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 | 82° | 64° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 70° | 55° | 3,1 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, August and September. 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 64°F (18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 81% 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+02:00). The local time is 12:29 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, Jungfrau and Jungfraujoch.
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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 October 3, 2026 at 12:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
