Sweden

Kungshamn

Kungshamn - photo 1

Photo by Karl Hörnfeldt on Unsplash.

Kungshamn sits on the coast of Västra Götaland and serves as a gateway for divers exploring the Skagerrak and nearby wrecks and reefs along the Swedish west coast. With local dive centers limited in number, visitors typically base themselves here to access day trips to surrounding sites, enjoy temperate Baltic-to-North Atlantic influenced waters, and connect with local dive shops for courses, equipment rental, and boat charters. The area offers coastal kelp forests, rocky reefs, and occasional visibility suitable for day trips; freshwater diving is not typical in this region. For exploring underwater, consider nearby coastal sites along the Skagerrak and sheltered bays, noting that conditions vary seasonally.

Essential information for traveling in Sweden

About Sweden

Sea
Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, Skagerrak, Kattega...
Timezone
Europe/Stockholm
Languages
SV
Demonym
Swedish
Phone prefix
+46

Practicalities

Currency
SEK
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
ARN GOT MMX VBY LPI

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Kungshamn

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The best time to dive in Kungshamn

The best months to dive in Kungshamn are from May to August. Temperatures are confortable (11-20°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
2 °C 4 °C 3/10
02 - Feb.
1 °C 2 °C 5/10
03 - Mar.
4 °C 4 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
9 °C 8 °C 6/10
05 - May
11 °C 12 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
15 °C 15 °C 4/10
07 - Jul.
20 °C 20 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
16 °C 19 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
14 °C 17 °C 3/10
10 - Oct.
10 °C 12 °C 3/10
11 - Nov.
5 °C 9 °C 2/10
12 - Dec.
5 °C 7 °C 3/10

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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