The Serpentine water temperature

The Serpentine · Lake

The current water temperature at The Serpentine is 17.4 °C (as of October 6, 2026, source: Environment Agency).

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

17.4 °C

Measured: October 6, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 17.4° · ☀️ Air 12.9° · high today 15.4°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

The Serpentine — Photo: pam fray · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Nearby waters

Thames, Cadogan Pier · 2.4 km away16.5 °C Thames, Hammersmith · 4.8 km away16.7 °C Thames, Putney · 5.3 km away16.5 °C Thames, Chiswick Pier · 6.2 km away16.9 °C Hampstead Heath Mixed Pond · 6.2 km away19.6 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at The Serpentine right now?
The current water temperature is 17.4 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at The Serpentine?
Currently 17.4 °C (updated continuously).

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