Lake Lugano water temperature

Lake Lugano, Lugano, Lido · Lake

The current water temperature at Lake Lugano is 26.8 °C (as of September 1, 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.

26.8 °C

Measured: September 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 26.8° · ☀️ Air 17.0° · high today 23.0°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Lake Lugano — Photo: Thomas Woodtli from Zürich, Switzerland · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Water quality

EU classification: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 477 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 26.1 °C on July 5, 2026 · highest value: 29.6 °C on August 15, 2026.

Nearby waters

Lake Lugano, Lido Riva Caccia, Lugano · 1.5 km away26.8 °C Lake Lugano, Lido San Domenico, Lugano · 2.1 km away26.8 °C Lake Lugano, Melide · 5.8 km away26.4 °C Tresa, Ponte Tresa, Rocchetta · 9.2 km away25.8 °C Ticino, Riazzino · 18.1 km away16.1 °C

More measuring points: Lake Lugano

Lido Riva Caccia, Lugano26.8 °C Lido San Domenico, Lugano26.8 °C Melide26.4 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Lake Lugano right now?
The current water temperature is 26.8 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Lake Lugano?
Currently 26.8 °C (updated continuously).

How is the water quality at Lake Lugano?
The official classification is: excellent.

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