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 8.37°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.

47.1

°F

January 3, 04:20

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.0°F

Tomorrow:

46.8°F

Sunrise:

08:18

Sunset:

17:02

Day Length:

8 h. 44 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 47.1°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 2.3°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 50.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 48.1°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 46.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 46.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 46.8°F.

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	49.3°F
Jan 3	47.1°F	48.8°F	49.4°F
Jan 4	46.8°F	46.9°F	49.1°F
Jan 5	46.6°F	47.3°F	48.9°F
Jan 6	46.4°F	46.5°F	48.7°F
Jan 7	46.4°F	46.5°F	48.7°F
Jan 8	46.3°F	46.7°F	48.6°F
Jan 9	46.3°F	46.8°F	48.6°F
Jan 10	46.4°F	47.0°F	48.7°F
Dec 20	48.8°F	48.2°F	50.1°F
Dec 21	49.0°F	48.2°F	50.1°F
Dec 22	49.0°F	48.1°F	50.0°F
Dec 23	49.0°F	48.2°F	49.9°F
Dec 24	49.0°F	48.2°F	49.8°F
Dec 25	49.3°F	48.0°F	49.6°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 48.6°F in Winter, 52.2°F in Spring, 68.7°F in Summer, and 61.1°F in Autumn.