Switzerland

Ascona

Ascona - photo 1

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Ascona is a small town in Ticino, Switzerland, perched on the northern shore of Lake Maggiore. It’s not on a saltwater coast, but the nearby lake provides freshwater diving options within a short drive or train ride. Local diving activity is modest, with nearby quarry and lakes such as the surrounding region offering training dives, drysuit practice, and scenic freshwater sites. For travelers, Ascona serves as a gateway to Swiss and Italian lake-district diving access, with easy rail connections to larger dive centers around Lake Maggiore and the broader alpine-lake area.

Essential information for traveling in Switzerland

About Switzerland

Sea
Adriatic Sea, North Sea, Mediterranean Sea - We...
Timezone
Europe/Rome
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 Ascona

Nearby Dive Sites (13)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Ascona

The best time to dive in Ascona

The best months to dive in Ascona are from June to July. Temperatures are confortable (23°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
5 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
6 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
9 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
13 °C 6/10
05 - May
16 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
23 °C 5/10
07 - Jul.
23 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
23 °C 5/10
09 - Sept.
18 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
14 °C 7/10
11 - Nov.
9 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
8 °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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