Windermere water temperature

Windermere, Lakeside · Lake

The current water temperature at Windermere is 17.6 °C (as of September 8, 2026, source: official monitoring networks).

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

17.6 °C

Measured: September 8, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 17.6° · ☀️ Air 13.4° · high today 15.5°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Windermere — Photo: mattbuck (category) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 8 data points since July 28, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 17.6 °C on September 8, 2026 · highest value: 22.0 °C on August 13, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 17.6 °C and 18.6 °C.

Nearby waters

Windermere, Fell Foot · 2.9 km away16.9 °C Leven, Newby Bridge · 3.7 km away15.9 °C Cunsey Beck, Eel House Bridge · 4.2 km away15.2 °C Cunsey Beck, Esthwaite Water Outflow · 5.4 km away15.4 °C Mill Beck, Windermere Museum · 8.3 km away12.8 °C

More measuring points: Windermere

Rayrigg Meadow17.0 °C Fell Foot16.9 °C Miller Ground16.4 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Windermere right now?
The current water temperature is 17.6 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Windermere?
Currently 17.6 °C (updated continuously).

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