Switzerland

Geneva

Geneva is an inland administrative region in western Switzerland. It offers limited, mainly freshwater diving opportunities in lakes and reservoirs nearby, with the Rhône and nearby water bodies shaping local diving options. The region around Geneva centers on accessibility from the city and the mainland, rather than offshore sea diving. Nearby dive activity often focuses on inland dive sites and community clubs in the broader Lake Geneva region and Swiss alpine lakes.

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)

Top scuba diving cities in the region of Geneva

Sorted by popularity

Dive sites and dive centers around Geneva

The cities

The best time to dive in Geneva

The best months to dive in Geneva 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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