Belgium

Rumst

Rumst is a small town in northern Belgium, located inland along the Rupel River near Antwerp. It is not a coastal diving hub, and diving options are limited locally. The nearby maritime access is the North Sea, which is reachable for day trips from the broader Antwerp region. In Rumst and the surrounding area, freshwater diving is possible in nearby lakes and quarries outside the city, but these are not within Rumst itself. Most divers visiting the area typically base themselves in larger coastal cities along the Belgian coast or in the Antwerp metropolitan area to access dive centers and offshore dive sites. In the immediate area, there are a few local divers and clubs that offer entry-level trainings and pool sessions.

Essential information for traveling in Belgium

About Belgium

Sea
North Sea, La Manche and North Atlantic Ocean
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Languages
NL FR DE
Demonym
Belgian
Phone prefix
+32

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type E, Type F
Airports
BRU ANR CRL LGG

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Rumst

Nearby Dive Sites (4)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Rumst

The best time to dive in Rumst

The best months to dive in Rumst are from April to August. Temperatures are confortable (13-20°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 7/10
03 - Mar.
8 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
13 °C 8/10
05 - May
15 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
20 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
20 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
20 °C 8/10
09 - Sept.
16 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
12 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
8 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
6 °C 7/10

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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