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 14.34°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.

57.8

°F

May 6, 21:34

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

57.9°F

Tomorrow:

57.9°F

Sunrise:

06:15

Sunset:

20:50

Day Length:

14 h. 35 min.

Genève in May

Minimum:

46.8°F

Average:

48.7°F

Maximum:

50.6°F

Water temperature in Genève today

As of now, in Genève, the water temperature is 57.8°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 2.5°F higher 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 stay about the same.

Recent water temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.4°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 53.9°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 58.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 57.9°F, while the maximum might reach 59.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Genève

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 22	56.0°F	53.3°F	52.9°F
Apr 23	55.0°F	54.5°F	53.2°F
Apr 24	54.6°F	54.6°F	53.7°F
Apr 25	55.9°F	54.8°F	54.1°F
Apr 26	56.3°F	54.6°F	54.0°F
Apr 27	56.8°F	54.7°F	54.1°F
Apr 28	56.7°F	53.6°F	54.0°F
Apr 29	58.1°F	55.6°F	54.4°F
Apr 30	58.6°F	56.3°F	54.7°F
May 1	58.0°F	57.8°F	54.7°F
May 2	58.5°F	59.1°F	55.1°F
May 3	58.3°F	58.9°F	55.1°F
May 4	58.0°F	58.7°F	55.2°F
May 5	57.9°F	58.5°F	55.5°F
May 6	57.8°F	58.4°F	55.3°F
May 7	57.9°F	58.3°F	55.4°F
May 8	58.1°F	58.3°F	55.6°F
May 9	58.4°F	58.2°F	55.9°F
May 10	58.4°F	58.1°F	55.9°F
May 11	58.7°F	58.4°F	56.2°F
May 12	58.7°F	58.4°F	56.2°F
May 13	59.0°F	57.8°F	56.5°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.