Lake Geneva Weather Forecast
Lake Geneva weather: 60°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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.
Weather in Lake Geneva right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:40 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Lake Geneva
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 58° | 0% | 17 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 76° / 60° | 88% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 81° / 66° | 97% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 69° | 18% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 82° / 70° | 68% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 80° / 65° | 73% · 0,8 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 68° | 40% | 17 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 74° / 64° | 23% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 76° / 65° | 29% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 64° | 37% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 64° | 34% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 62° | 24% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 65° | 24% | 3 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 68° | 24% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 55° | — · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Lake 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 | 45° | 36° | 4,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 40° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 54° | 41° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 62° | 47° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 66° | 54° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 78° | 64° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 66° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 81° | 67° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 70° | 59° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 63° | 53° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 52° | 43° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 39° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Lake Geneva
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Lake 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 Lake 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.
Explore Lake Geneva
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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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 4:40 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - 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 4:40 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
