Weather in Geneva. Actual conditions and forecast
Week forecast for temperature, rain and cloudiness
Map of wind conditions for Geneva area
Map of Geneva temperature forecast
1. You can zoom in to Geneva using the '+' button, or check temperatures around the globe by the '-' button.2. Besides this, you can grab the map by your mouse button and move it to see the temperature in other regions.
This temperature map is centered around Geneva. The map is real-time and interactive.
Rain forecast for Geneva area
1. Using the control panel above this map, you can check the rain forecast for Geneva for any period within next 10 days.2. Via the top control panel, you can check the following weather parameters: Temperature, Cloud cover, Precipitation, Wind and Pressure.
This precipitation forecast map is centered around Geneva. The map is also real-time and interactive.
Climate in Switzerland and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
Despite the fact that in the off-season the tourist flow is dropping, places in hotels should still be booked in advance. That’s because the most active time for the business sector is coming. From April to the end of June, it's time to go on tours and visit natural and architectural monuments of the country. From September to October, various sports tours are very popular, including trekking in mountains, mountaineering, paragliding, and canoeing. You can go to the south of Switzerland even in autumn, as the exhausting heat there is already over. The weather will become fair and comfortable to get acquainted with the lush subtropical vegetation. … OpenAtmosphere of Switzerland: religion and languages
Switzerland is one of the most democratically developed countries in the world. That is why the state language here isn’t just one. There are three of them, German, French, and Italian. In these languages, state legislative acts are drawn up and meetings with federal government bodies are held. Most of Swiss speak the German dialect, Schweizerdeutsch. About 20 percent of the population speaks French. It is distributed in the adjoining lands of Geneva, Friborg and Valais. No more than 5 percent of Swiss citizens speak Italian. Even Rhaeto-Roman has the status of the national language. It is considered a derivative of the old Latin language, and only about 1 percent of the population speaks it. It is distributed mainly in the mountainous region of Graubünden. … OpenSights of Geneva - photogallery
Geneva guide chapters
Traditions and mentality of Geneva
Escalade, which is celebrated each December, is one of most famous and colorful national holidays. A large historical procession is the culmination of the festival. The townspeople dress up in medieval costumes and walk on main city streets with an orchestra consisting of flute and drum players. Hot red wine is considered the main drink of the holiday. It can be tasted in many coffee houses of the city. From early … Open
Travel guide to Geneva
Place Neuve Square.
The south-west of the Old Town is the location of New Square (Place Neuve) , the central part of which is notable because of the equestrian monument dedicated to Swiss General Guillaume Henri Dufour (1787-1875). The author of the monument is sculptor Alfred Lanza (1879-1894). During the topographic shooting of Switzerland in 1832-1864, which was headed by Dufour, he … Open
The south-west of the Old Town is the location of New Square (Place Neuve) , the central part of which is notable because of the equestrian monument dedicated to Swiss General Guillaume Henri Dufour (1787-1875). The author of the monument is sculptor Alfred Lanza (1879-1894). During the topographic shooting of Switzerland in 1832-1864, which was headed by Dufour, he … Open
Review of luxury hotels
One of the most refined and famous hotels in Geneva, Le Richemond by Dorchester Collection, is located near the charming garden of Brunswick. All rooms and public spaces in the hotel come with stylish designer furniture and décor with rare sorts of marble in bathrooms. The famous high cuisine restaurant of Le Jardin is located in the same building with the hotel, and in the evening guests are welcome in the elegant … Open
Geneva for children - what to visit
There are many other attractions in Geneva that may be interesting for children, such as Puppet Theater. Every week the theater hosts interesting performances that will be liked even by smallest children. The only thing that visitors should keep in mind is that all performances at Puppet Theater are either in English or in Italian. Located in a picturesque forest, Forestland is a popular open air play center. … Open
Stylish hotels
Hôtel Windsor is a very pleasant and unusual place, which décor is thoroughly made and is distinguished by numerous designer accessories. Rooms of the hotel feature bright paintings with tropic landscapes, and in the hall guests will find orange round shaped armchairs. The hotel’s bar comes with massive wooden furniture that makes a striking contrast with creative lamps and bright details. All guests of … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
In Geneva, there are many interesting souvenir shops. Longemalle store remains at the peak of popularity among tourists. The choice of souvenirs here is simply enourmous, prices will pleasantly surprise even the most frugal customers. In this store they sell colourful T-shirts with funny pictures and inscriptions, real Swiss knives of the highest quality, and very nice watches. The store also presents traditional … Open