Belgium

Gent

Gent - photo 1

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Gent is an inland city in East Flanders, Belgium, with no local diving within the municipal area. The Lieve River provides freshwater options nearby, but there is limited saltwater diving directly in Gent. Nearby coastal Belgium dive opportunities exist along the North Sea, with access from ports like Oostende or Zeebrugge, and trips to shortshore dives from coastal towns. Regional diving context focuses on access, groundwater and river environments rather than notable dive sites within Gent itself; divers typically travel to coastal Belgium or nearby international sites for underwater exploration.

Essential information for traveling in Belgium

About Belgium

Sea
North Sea, La Manche and North Atlantic Ocean
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)

Cities to dive in the Gent region

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

The best times to dive in the Gent region

The best months to dive in Gent are from April to August. Temperatures are confortable (12-20°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
3 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
4 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
8 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
12 °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 7/10
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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