France

Roscanvel

Roscanvel - photo 1

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Roscanvel is a coastal commune in Brittany, France, sitting on the edge of the Celtic Sea and near the North Atlantic. It’s not a major diving hub, but the area serves as a gateway to nearby Breton dive sites along the coast and offshore wrecks and reefs that can be accessed from larger ports in the region. With a small local dive scene and a freshwater option nearby in the Scarpe river basin, divers visiting Roscanvel typically base themselves in the broader Brittany coast for day trips and boat dives, especially to monitor currents and sea conditions along the rugged coastline.

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 Roscanvel

Nearby Dive Sites (25)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Roscanvel

The best time to dive in Roscanvel

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

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
7 °C 10 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
8 °C 9 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
10 °C 10 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
13 °C 13 °C 7/10
05 - May
14 °C 15 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
18 °C 18 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
19 °C 19 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
19 °C 19 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
15 °C 17 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
14 °C 15 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
12 °C 13 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
9 °C 11 °C 5/10

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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