Cascade des Tufs Water Temperature Today
Cascade des Tufs, a gorge and plunge-pool swim spot in Jura, France. The water stays cool at its summer peak — good for a short, bracing swim, and is cold but ice-free in winter.
In August Cascade des Tufs averages about 18°C, peaking near 18°C in July, August, September and dropping to roughly 5°C at its coldest.
River and swimming-hole temperatures are modelled from long-term monthly averages and refined with live air temperature, wind and UV. Moving water reacts faster to the weather than a lake or the sea.
Cascade des Tufs water temperature by month
| Month | Average water temperature | Swimming |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9°C | cold |
| February | 5.0°C | cold |
| March | 5.9°C | cold |
| April | 8.3°C | cold |
| May | 11.5°C | cool |
| June | 14.8°C | cool |
| July | 17.1°C | mild |
| August | 18.0°C | mild |
| September | 17.1°C | mild |
| October | 14.8°C | cool |
| November | 11.5°C | cool |
| December | 8.3°C | cold |
Cascade des Tufs swim conditions FAQ
What is the water temperature in Cascade des Tufs right now?
In August the water in Cascade des Tufs averages about 18°C. We refine that long-term average with today's air temperature, because this gorge responds quickly to the weather.
When is the best time to swim in Cascade des Tufs?
The comfortable swim season — 18°C or warmer — runs through August, with the warmest water in July, August, September at around 18°C.
Can you swim in Cascade des Tufs in winter?
Yes, but winter temperatures drop to roughly 5°C. Below 12°C, cold-water shock is the main risk: enter slowly, never swim alone, and limit time in the water.
Is Cascade des Tufs safe for swimming?
Moving and inland water carries different risks from the sea: check flow after rain, avoid weirs and undercut banks, look for submerged rocks before jumping, and respect local access rules and water-quality notices.
Water safety tips
- Check the flow rate after heavy rain — inland water can rise and speed up within hours.
- Never jump before checking depth and submerged rocks; levels change through the season.
- Enter slowly to control cold-water shock, and get out before you start shivering.
- Swim with someone else and agree an exit point downstream before you start.
- Gorge pools stay in shade and run several degrees colder than nearby open water.
Swim season here: August.
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