What is the current water temperature in Genève?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Genève?

As of now, in Genève, the water temperature is 8.06°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Genève

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Genève. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

46.5

°F

January 9, 13:14

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

46.3°F

Tomorrow:

46.5°F

Sunrise:

08:17

Sunset:

17:08

Day Length:

8 h. 51 min.

Genève in January

Minimum:

47.3°F

Average:

49.1°F

Maximum:

51.0°F

Water temperature in Genève today

As of now, in Genève, the water temperature is 46.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 2.1°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 50.0°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 46.7°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 46.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Genève

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	47.3°F	48.7°F	49.1°F
Jan 2	47.0°F	48.6°F	49.1°F
Jan 3	47.4°F	48.8°F	49.2°F
Jan 4	46.3°F	46.9°F	48.9°F
Jan 5	46.8°F	47.3°F	48.7°F
Jan 6	45.6°F	46.5°F	48.4°F
Jan 7	46.0°F	46.5°F	48.5°F
Jan 8	46.3°F	46.7°F	48.4°F
Jan 9	46.5°F	46.8°F	48.6°F
Jan 10	46.5°F	47.0°F	48.7°F
Jan 11	46.5°F	47.2°F	48.7°F
Jan 12	46.4°F	46.1°F	48.5°F
Jan 13	46.1°F	46.3°F	48.2°F
Jan 14	46.0°F	46.7°F	48.1°F
Jan 15	45.9°F	45.5°F	48.0°F
Jan 16	45.9°F	45.9°F	48.0°F
Dec 26	49.2°F	47.7°F	49.4°F
Dec 27	49.1°F	47.8°F	49.2°F
Dec 28	49.0°F	47.8°F	48.8°F
Dec 29	49.1°F	48.1°F	48.9°F
Dec 30	49.2°F	48.3°F	49.0°F
Dec 31	47.4°F	48.5°F	48.9°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Water temperature in Genève by month

In an average year, Genève offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Genève was recorded on August 25, 2023, reaching a 78.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 18, 2023, dipping to 43.4°F. The average readings by season are 48.5°F in Winter, 52.2°F in Spring, 68.7°F in Summer, and 61.1°F in Autumn.