Sweden

Hallands Län

Hallands län sits along the west coast of Sweden by the Kattegat and North Sea influence. The region offers coastal diving opportunities in cold-temperate waters, with rocky shores, shallow reefs, and access from coastal towns such as Gothenburg and nearby communities. Dives are typically short and accessible, with visibility that can vary seasonally and water temperatures that require drysuit or thick wetsuits. Marine life includes common North Atlantic species like cod, wrasse, and flatfish, with occasional more diverse sightings near offshore sites. This is a region more notable for its coastline diving access and local dive community than for a single standout site, but it provides practical options for local and visiting divers seeking short trips or shore dives.

Essential information for traveling in Sweden

About Sweden

Sea
Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, Skagerrak, Kattega...
Timezone
Europe/Stockholm
Languages
SV
Demonym
Swedish
Phone prefix
+46

Practicalities

Currency
SEK
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
ARN GOT MMX VBY LPI

Diving specifics

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

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The best time to dive in Hallands län

The best months to dive in Hallands län are from June to August. Temperatures are confortable (14-19°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
2 °C 4 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
1 °C 1 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
5 °C 4 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
9 °C 9 °C 9/10
05 - May
11 °C 13 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
14 °C 16 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
19 °C 20 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
16 °C 19 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
14 °C 17 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
10 °C 12 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
5 °C 8 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
5 °C 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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