Netherlands

Vlaardingen

Vlaardingen is a city in the western Netherlands near Rotterdam. It sits inland along waterways and is not a coastal diving hub. There is no local seawater diving access from the city itself. Nearby freshwater diving options exist in the broader region, but Vlaardingen’s diving relevance is limited. If you plan diving, you would typically base yourself in larger nearby centers along the North Sea coast or in Rotterdam for access to day trips, training facilities, and nearby aquamarine sites in the area. For most divers, Vlaardingen serves as a convenient gateway and urban base rather than a 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 Vlaardingen

Nearby Dive Sites (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Vlaardingen

The best time to dive in Vlaardingen

The best months to dive in Vlaardingen 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.
12 °C 11 °C 9/10
05 - May
14 °C 14 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
18 °C 18 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
19 °C 21 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
19 °C 21 °C 8/10
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.

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