Birs water temperature

Birs, Münchenstein, Hofmatt · River

The current water temperature at Birs is 18.5 °C (as of September 1, 2026, source: BAFU).

A river can change temperature within hours — snowmelt, rain or power-plant operations show up immediately. That is why the measured value counts here, not an estimate.

18.5 °C

Measured: September 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 18.5° · ☀️ Air 15.6° · high today 23.2°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Birs — Photo: Huligan0 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 1391 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 16.9 °C on August 23, 2026 · highest value: 25.6 °C on August 4, 2026.

Nearby waters

Rhein, Basel · 4.3 km away23.2 °C Rhein, Rheinbad Breite, Basel · 4.3 km away23.2 °C Rhein, Basler Rheinschwimmen, Basel · 4.4 km away23.2 °C Rhein, Rheinbad St. Johann, Basel · 5.8 km away23.2 °C Rhein, Weil, Palmrainbrücke · 9.4 km away23.2 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Birs right now?
The current water temperature is 18.5 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Birs?
Currently 18.5 °C (updated continuously).

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