Netherlands

Amsterdam

Amsterdam - photo 1

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Amsterdam is primarily a major European city known for culture, canals, and urban life. It is not a coastal diving destination, and there are no local dive centers in the city. Nearby freshwater options exist in the region, and diving activity tends to be limited to training or day-trips to inland sites or nearby coastal areas with access to the North Sea. If you’re visiting, you’ll likely focus on sightseeing in the city and arrange dives through centers in other Dutch coastal towns or abroad as appropriate.

Essential information for traveling in Netherlands

About Netherlands

Sea
North Sea, Caribbean Sea, La Manche and North A...
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Languages
NL
Demonym
Dutch
Phone prefix
+31

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
AMS RTM EIN GRQ MAA

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Amsterdam

Nearby Dive Sites (12)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Amsterdam

The best time to dive in Amsterdam

The best months to dive in Amsterdam are from June to August. Temperatures are confortable (18-19°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
4 °C 6 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
4 °C 5 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 7 °C 9/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 10 °C 9/10
05 - May
14 °C 12 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
18 °C 17 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
19 °C 21 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
18 °C 20 °C 8/10
09 - Sept.
15 °C 18 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
12 °C 15 °C 5/10
11 - Nov.
8 °C 11 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
6 °C 8 °C 8/10

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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