Belgium

Bruges

Bruges - photo 1

Photo by Despina Galani on Unsplash.

Bruges is a mid-sized city in West Flanders, Belgium, best known for its medieval architecture and canals. It sits inland about a short distance from the Belgian coast, so there isn’t local saltwater diving in the city itself. The nearby North Sea coast is reachable for day trips to dive centers and shore or boat dives, but Bruges is not a primary diving hub. Some divers use the area for training or as a base while exploring Belgium’s inland waterways and nearby freshwater quarries elsewhere in the country. Expect limited diving options without travel to coastal sites.

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 Bruges

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Bruges

The best time to dive in Bruges

The best months to dive in Bruges are from June to August. Temperatures are confortable (18-19°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
4 °C 5 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
4 °C 5 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 8 °C 9/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 11 °C 9/10
05 - May
14 °C 14 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
18 °C 19 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
19 °C 21 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
18 °C 21 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
15 °C 18 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
12 °C 15 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
9 °C 11 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
6 °C 8 °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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