South Korea

Bucheon

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Bucheon is a large city in Gyeonggi-do, near Seoul, South Korea. It is not a coastal diving destination and has no local dive sites. The city’s proximity to the coast offers access to nearby coastal dive regions within a short drive, but diving activity itself centers on training or trips organized from nearby ports. If you’re looking to dive, plan day trips to the Yellow Sea coastal areas or the broader western coastal belt, where a handful of dive centers operate and weekend trips are common. For freshwater diving, options exist in the wider region but are not immediate to Bucheon.

Essential information for traveling in South Korea

About South Korea

Sea
Japan Sea/East Sea, Yellow Sea, Tung Hai and No...
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Languages
KO
Demonym
South Korean
Phone prefix
+82

Practicalities

Currency
KRW
Voltage
220
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
ICN GMP PUS CJU MWX

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Bucheon

Nearby Dive Sites (2)

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Bucheon

The best time to dive in Bucheon

The best months to dive in Bucheon are from July to August. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
-2 °C 3 °C 9/10
02 - Feb.
-2 °C 1 °C 10/10
03 - Mar.
6 °C 5 °C 9/10
04 - Apr.
12 °C 11 °C 8/10
05 - May
17 °C 16 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
23 °C 23 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 28 °C 4/10
08 - Aug.
27 °C 30 °C 5/10
09 - Sept.
22 °C 27 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
16 °C 21 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
8 °C 14 °C 9/10
12 - Dec.
0 °C 8 °C 9/10

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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