River Aare in Bern breaks June heat record
On Wednesday, the River Aare in Bern set a new June record, reaching its highest temperature ever recorded for the month.
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River Aare in Bern breaks June heat record
At 5pm, official figures put the Aare’s temperature at Marzilibad at 23.4°C — above the previous June record of 22.79°C, set on June 30, 2025.
The river had already crossed the 20-degree mark on May 30, earlier in the year than at any point since 1975.
The current heatwave is drawing crowds to the Aare. Space is tight at the city’s outdoor pools, especially at the Marzili, where part of the site is closed due to construction.
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At times, even the river itself is so busy that moving through the water can be difficult.
Over the coming days, the Aare’s all-time temperature record could also be broken. The current high stands at 24.12°C, recorded in Bern on August 4, 2022.
Translated from German, sub-edited by sb
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