Lake Geneva Weather Forecast
Lake Geneva weather: 46°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 46°F (8°C) in Lake Geneva with partly cloudy. It feels like 35°F. Today runs from 45°F to 49°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.1/10 - marginal.
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 much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 49°F is 14.4°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. fishing is the strongest bet in Lake Geneva today at 7.9/10. Gusts to 39 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Lake Geneva
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Weather in Lake Geneva right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:32 AM, Oct 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 49° / 45° | 100% · 0,3 in | 26 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 56° / 47° | 100% · 0,4 in | 29 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 46° | 6% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 49° | 13% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 60° / 52° | 26% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 50° | 0% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 49° | 0% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 49° | 3% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 46° | 11% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 50° / 44° | 12% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light rain | 48° / 45° | 10% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 52° / 43° | 14% · 0,2 in | 3 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 56° / 49° | 17% · 1,5 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 57° / 50° | 20% · 0,5 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 52° / 43° | — · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☀️ 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 | 82° | 67° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 70° | 59° | 3,3 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, 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 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 46°F (8°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 73% and wind is 21 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+02:00). The local time is 12:32 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 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 October 27, 2026 at 12:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
