France

Rennes

Rennes - photo 1

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Rennes is a regional city in Brittany, France. While not a coastal diving hub, the city serves as a gateway to nearby freshwater and coastal diving in western Brittany. Regional dive centers mainly operate in coastal towns along the Brittany coastline, offering courses, equipment rental, and day trips to nearby dive sites. Freshwater options in the broader region include quarry and lake dives a short drive away, but Rennes itself is not a diving hotspot. Overall, you’d visit Rennes for culture and access to coastal and freshwater diving opportunities in the surrounding area rather than direct, on-site diving in the city.

Essential information for traveling in France

About France

Sea
Mediterranean Sea - Western Basin, Celtic Sea, ...
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Languages
FR
Demonym
French
Phone prefix
+33

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Plug type
Type C, Type E, Type F
Airports
CDG ORY MRS NCE TLS

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Rennes

Nearby Dive Sites (2)

Nearby Dive Centers (10)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Rennes

The best time to dive in Rennes

The best months to dive in Rennes are from April to September. Temperatures are confortable (13-20°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
5 °C 4/10
02 - Feb.
6 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
9 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
13 °C 7/10
05 - May
16 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
20 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
20 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
20 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
15 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
13 °C 7/10
11 - Nov.
10 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
7 °C 6/10

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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