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 9.71°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.

49.5

°F

December 9, 16:53

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

49.8°F

Tomorrow:

49.3°F

Sunrise:

08:06

Sunset:

16:49

Day Length:

8 h. 43 min.

Genève in December

Minimum:

46.1°F

Average:

48.7°F

Maximum:

50.0°F

Water temperature in Genève today

As of now, in Genève, the water temperature is 49.5°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 2.7°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The water temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

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 52.9°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 50.5°F on 2024.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 48.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 48.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 49.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Genève

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 25	52.8°F	53.8°F	54.2°F
Nov 26	52.6°F	53.6°F	54.0°F
Nov 27	51.7°F	53.3°F	53.6°F
Nov 28	51.6°F	53.1°F	53.3°F
Nov 29	51.5°F	53.0°F	53.1°F
Nov 30	51.4°F	52.8°F	52.8°F
Dec 1	51.4°F	52.8°F	52.8°F
Dec 2	51.4°F	52.8°F	52.8°F
Dec 3	51.5°F	50.7°F	52.5°F
Dec 4	51.6°F	50.4°F	52.4°F
Dec 5	49.2°F	50.2°F	52.2°F
Dec 6	49.5°F	50.4°F	52.2°F
Dec 7	49.7°F	50.4°F	52.2°F
Dec 8	49.8°F	50.5°F	52.1°F
Dec 9	49.5°F	50.5°F	52.2°F
Dec 10	49.3°F	50.7°F	52.0°F
Dec 11	49.2°F	50.7°F	51.9°F
Dec 12	49.0°F	50.7°F	51.8°F
Dec 13	48.8°F	50.7°F	51.6°F
Dec 14	48.7°F	50.6°F	51.4°F
Dec 15	48.4°F	50.6°F	51.1°F
Dec 16	48.1°F	48.4°F	50.8°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 48.7°F in Winter, 52.2°F in Spring, 68.5°F in Summer, and 61.0°F in Autumn.