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Geneva

Decide whether to visit or live in Geneva, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Would you visit or live in Geneva?

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Should I visit Geneva?

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Geneva month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Geneva are typically June, July and September, with average daytime highs around 21–27°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and December the wettest (about 130 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January5.7-0.11255.5
February8.30.8757.0
March11.32.6948.6
April15.25.68010.3
May18.59.612510.9
June24.214.89712.4
July26.516.68413.1
August26.616.77511.8
September21.413.1889.9
October16.28.71107.8
November9.63.61216.0
December6.60.71305.3

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What is being reported around Geneva

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Current local index

People and places shaping Geneva

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Research updated Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Geneva

Future · verified dates only

Upcoming

  1. World Chess Championship 2026

    Wikidata records Geneva as the event location. World chess championship match.

Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1541

    In 1541, with Protestantism on the rise, John Calvin, the Protestant Reformer and proponent of Calvinism, became the spiritual leader of the city and established a "Protestant Rome".

  2. Documented history · 1782

    France tended to be at odds with the ordinary townsfolk, which inspired the failed Geneva Revolution of 1782, an attempt to win representation in the government for men of modest means.

  3. Documented history · 1798

    In 1798, Revolutionary France under the Directory annexed Geneva.

  4. Documented history · 1815

    On 19 May 1815, Geneva joined the Swiss Confederation.

Current public leadership

  • Christina Kitsos

    Wikidata currently records this person as Geneva's head of government. Swiss politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Geneva has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Geneva yet.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Geneva yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • RTS 2

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Geneva. Swiss television station.

  • RTS 1

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Geneva. Swiss television station.

  • World Radio Switzerland

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Geneva. Radio station.

  • Journal de Genève

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Geneva. Periodical literature.

  • Eurovision

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Geneva. Television network that is part of the European Broadcasting Union.

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Geneva, in brief

Geneva is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Geneva took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Geneva

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Geneva

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Geneva

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Geneva

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Geneva

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08 · Questions

Questions about Geneva

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Geneva

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Geneva located and what are its coordinates?

Geneva is situated in Switzerland at geographic coordinates 46.2022, 6.1457 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Geneva?

Geneva has a recorded population of approximately 201,741 and observes the Europe/Zurich time zone (CHF).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Geneva?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Geneva include de-CH, fr-CH, it-CH, rm, and the circulating currency is CHF.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Geneva?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Geneva, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.