Netherlands

Hillegom

Hillegom - photo 1

Photo by Eugenia Pan'kiv on Unsplash.

Hillegom is a small town in the Netherlands, not a coastal diving hot spot. It lies inland in South Holland, with access to nearby freshwater and coastal sites within a reasonable drive. The region is known for gentle diving options around the coast and in nearby rivers and lakes, but Hillegom itself doesn’t sit on the sea. Local dive centers in the broader area offer courses and equipment, while nearby dive sites include freshwater quarries and river stretches, making it more of a gateway for divers based in the Randstad region seeking day trips or training rather than a primary dive destination.

Essential information for traveling in Netherlands

About Netherlands

Sea
North Sea, Caribbean Sea, La Manche and North A...
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Languages
NL
Demonym
Dutch
Phone prefix
+31

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
AMS RTM EIN GRQ MAA

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Hillegom

Nearby Dive Sites (9)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Hillegom

The best time to dive in Hillegom

The best months to dive in Hillegom 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 6 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
4 °C 5 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 7 °C 9/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 10 °C 9/10
05 - May
14 °C 13 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
18 °C 18 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
19 °C 21 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
18 °C 20 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
15 °C 18 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
12 °C 15 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
8 °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.

Community feedbacks

0 Reviews

Sign in to leave a review.

Sign in

There are no reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!