Switzerland

Port Valais

Port-Valais - photo 1

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Port-Valais is a small town in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It sits inland along the Rhone River and is not a coastal diving destination. Local diving activity is limited within Switzerland to freshwater training sites such as quarry or river setups, but Port-Valais itself has no direct access to the sea or official dive sites. Nearby options for divers would involve travel to coastal or nearby freshwater venues in the wider region, if planning is extended beyond the city. For divers, the city functions more as a gateway or waypoint in the alpine region than a dive hub.

Essential information for traveling in Switzerland

About Switzerland

Sea
Adriatic Sea, North Sea, Mediterranean Sea - We...
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Languages
DE FR IT RM
Demonym
Swiss
Phone prefix
+41

Practicalities

Currency
CHF
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type J, Type C, Type F
Airports
ZRH GVA BSL LUG BRN

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Port-Valais

Nearby Dive Sites (23)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Port-Valais

The best time to dive in Port-Valais

The best months to dive in Port-Valais are from June to July. Temperatures are confortable (20-22°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
5 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
6 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
8 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
12 °C 7/10
05 - May
15 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
22 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
20 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
22 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
17 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
13 °C 5/10
11 - Nov.
8 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
6 °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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