Switzerland

Carouge

Carouge is a small city in the Geneva region, just outside the main lakefront area. It is not a diving hub itself, and there are no local sea dives. Nearby diving access is primarily through the larger Lake Geneva region, where freshwater diving centers offer training and occasional site dives around the lake. For divers visiting the area, the practical route is to base from Geneva or surrounding towns and arrange day trips to freshwater quarries or lake dives within reachable distance, or join a nearby dive center for courses. Expect cool to cold freshwater conditions in winter and summer water temps that vary, with clear visibility typical of alpine lakes on good days. The region is more known for culture, cuisine, and proximity to alpine scenery than for immediate coastal diving.

Essential information for traveling in Switzerland

About Switzerland

Sea
Adriatic Sea, North Sea, Mediterranean Sea - We...
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Languages
DE FR IT RM
Demonym
Swiss
Phone prefix
+41

Practicalities

Currency
CHF
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type J, Type C, Type F
Airports
ZRH GVA BSL LUG BRN

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Carouge

Nearby Dive Sites (5)

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Carouge

The best time to dive in Carouge

The best months to dive in Carouge are from May to August. Temperatures are confortable (15-22°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
3 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
4 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 7/10
05 - May
15 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
22 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
21 °C 8/10
08 - Aug.
22 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
16 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
11 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
6 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
4 °C 8/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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