United Kingdom

Holyhead

Holyhead - photo 1

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Holyhead is a coastal town in north Wales, serving as a gateway to Ireland and the Irish Sea. While the city itself isn’t a major diving hub, nearby coastal waters offer access to the Irish Sea with visibility and conditions that vary seasonally. Local divers typically focus on shore dives or boat trips from nearby ports, with limited dive infrastructure directly in Holyhead. If you’re visiting for other reasons, you can explore nearby sites along the Welsh coast and in the Irish Sea, but expect a practical, low-key diving option rather than a large dive center scene within the city.

Essential information for traveling in United Kingdom

About United Kingdom

Sea
Celtic Sea, La Manche, North Sea, Irish Sea and...
Timezone
Europe/London
Languages
EN
Demonym
British
Phone prefix
+44

Practicalities

Currency
GBP
Plug type
Type G
Airports
LHR LGW LTN STN MAN

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Holyhead

Nearby Dive Sites (3)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Holyhead

The best time to dive in Holyhead

The best months to dive in Holyhead are from April to August. Temperatures are confortable (10-17°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
5 °C 9 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
6 °C 8 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
8 °C 8 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
10 °C 10 °C 7/10
05 - May
12 °C 13 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
15 °C 15 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
17 °C 17 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
17 °C 18 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
14 °C 17 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
12 °C 15 °C 5/10
11 - Nov.
10 °C 13 °C 4/10
12 - Dec.
8 °C 11 °C 4/10

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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