South Korea

Changwon Si

Changwon-si - photo 1

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Changwon-si is a city in South Korea near Busan, with access to coastal waters and nearby diving opportunities along the southeastern coast. The city itself is not a major diving hub, and the number of local dive centers is currently none, while nearby coastal and marine environments offer potential for day trips to nearby dive sites along the Korea Strait and the East Sea region. If you’re planning a dive trip, you’d typically base yourself in Busan or adjacent coastal areas and arrange day trips or center-based dives from those hubs. Freshwater options are not a focal point for this city, and diving relevance is modest, primarily tied to its coastal gateway role rather than in-city dives.

Essential information for traveling in South Korea

About South Korea

Sea
Japan Sea/East Sea, Yellow Sea, Tung Hai and No...
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Languages
KO
Demonym
South Korean
Phone prefix
+82

Practicalities

Currency
KRW
Voltage
220
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
ICN GMP PUS CJU MWX

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Changwon-si

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Changwon-si

The best time to dive in Changwon-si

The best months to dive in Changwon-si are from July to September. Temperatures are confortable (24-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
2 °C 9 °C 10/10
02 - Feb.
1 °C 6 °C 9/10
03 - Mar.
9 °C 8 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
14 °C 13 °C 8/10
05 - May
17 °C 17 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
23 °C 21 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 26 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 28 °C 5/10
09 - Sept.
24 °C 27 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
18 °C 23 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
11 °C 17 °C 9/10
12 - Dec.
5 °C 13 °C 9/10

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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