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Lake Geneva water temperature

Lake Geneva, Montreux · Lake

The current water temperature at Lake Geneva is 16.5 °C (as of October 16, 2026, source: Eawag/Alplakes model).

Lakes stratify in summer: bathing-warm on top, markedly colder a few metres down. Measurements are taken at the surface — right where you swim.

16.5 °C
Measured: October 16, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 16.5° · ☀️ Air 17.9°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
Lake Geneva
Photo: Sergey Ashmarin · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 480 data points since August 17, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 16.5 °C on October 14, 2026 · highest value: 26.0 °C on August 18, 2026.

In October, temperatures have ranged between 16.5 °C and 18.8 °C.

The current value is 1.2 °C below the October average of this series.

Nearby waters

More measuring points: Lake Geneva

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Lake Geneva right now?
The current water temperature is 16.5 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Lake Geneva?
Currently 16.5 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at Lake Geneva in October?
In October, the water temperature recently averaged 17.7 °C.

When is the water warmest at Lake Geneva?
Across the measurement record, August is on average the warmest month (24.5 °C).

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