France

Vaulx En Velin

Vaulx-en-Velin - photo 1

Photo by Mathis Mauprivez on Unsplash.

Vaulx-en-Velin sits near Lyon in eastern France and is not a coastal diving destination. The city itself has limited diving activity, with no local dive sites, and nearby options are focused on training and freshwater sites outside the urban core. For divers visiting, use Lyon’s transport links to access more substantial dive opportunities in the region or nearby freshwater quarries if interested in practice and courses. Overall, Vaulx-en-Velin serves as a practical transit hub rather than a diving gateway.

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 Vaulx-en-Velin

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Vaulx-en-Velin

The best time to dive in Vaulx-en-Velin

The best months to dive in Vaulx-en-Velin are from May to August. Temperatures are confortable (16-23°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
4 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
6 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
9 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
13 °C 6/10
05 - May
16 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
23 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
22 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
23 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
16 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
12 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
8 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
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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