Switzerland

Vevey

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Vevey is a lakeside town on Lake Geneva in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. While Switzerland is landlocked, the region is known for its scenic alpine views and the nearby Lake Geneva area which hosts water-based activities in summer. There are no local saltwater dive sites; diving in Switzerland is typically done in training pools or specialized quarry or dam sites, or abroad. The town itself serves as a gateway to lakeside scenery and access to divers traveling to nearby French lakes or alpine sites. The city is not a dive hub, but nearby facilities in the broader region offer courses and cold-water diving experiences for visiting divers. Nearby freshwater options include the lake and reservoirs elsewhere in the canton, though not inside Vevey city limits. The presence of rivers and the historic lakeside culture may appeal to divers seeking a combined travel and training stopover connected to the Lake Geneva region.

Essential information for traveling in Switzerland

About Switzerland

Sea
Adriatic Sea, North Sea, Mediterranean Sea - We...
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
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 Vevey

Nearby Dive Sites (22)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Vevey

The best time to dive in Vevey

The best months to dive in Vevey are from June to July. Temperatures are confortable (20-22°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
4 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
5 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
8 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 7/10
05 - May
15 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
22 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
20 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
22 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
17 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
12 °C 5/10
11 - Nov.
7 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
5 °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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