Netherlands

Hoofddorp

Hoofddorp is a city near Amsterdam in North Holland, not directly on the coast. It’s inland and not a primary diving hub. Local diving options are limited; most divers access nearby coastal sites along the North Sea via day trips from Amsterdam or the Hague, or head to freshwater sites in the wider region for training and practice. The Mark River in the area is a freshwater feature but does not host notable dive sites in the city itself. If you’re visiting for business or transit, you’ll typically plan diving as a day trip to coastal centers or inland training opportunities rather than as a city-based dive destination.

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 Hoofddorp

Nearby Dive Sites (11)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Hoofddorp

The best time to dive in Hoofddorp

The best months to dive in Hoofddorp 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 13 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
18 °C 18 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
19 °C 21 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
18 °C 20 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
15 °C 18 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
12 °C 15 °C 6/10
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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