Lake Geneva Léman
Lake Geneva is a glacial lake located in Switzerland, spanning an area of 581 km2 with a length of 73,000 m. It sits at an elevation of 372 m and is surrounded by the Jura Mountains, Chablais Massif, and Vaud and Freiburger Prealps. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Switzerland.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 24 °C and lows of 17 °C. January and December are the coldest months with highs of 6 °C and lows of 0 °C. October receives the most rain with 121 mm over 13 days, while February is drier with 87 mm over 12 days.
The nearest airport is Geneva International Airport in Geneva, located 41 km away. The lake is 88 km from the capital, Bern. Nearby places to visit include Lavaux at 15.7 km, Chillon Castle at 29.2 km, Villa Diodati at 38 km, and the United Nations Office at Geneva and Palace of Nations, both 40.1 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 101 | 87 | 99 | 89 | 119 | 112 | 103 | 108 | 111 | 121 | 105 | 120 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
