United Kingdom

Greater London

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Greater London is a major metropolitan area in southeastern England. It functions as a key gateway rather than a traditional diving destination. The city itself has limited diving access, with most diving activity located outside the urban core in coastal and freshwater sites within convenient reach. Nearby dive centers and sites are spread across the broader Southeast England region, offering courses, equipment rental, and day trips to offshore reefs, wrecks, or inland quarries. For divers, London serves as a practical base to arrange logistics, training, and access to freshwater or coastal dives, though the city proper is not a primary diving hub.

Essential information for traveling in United Kingdom

About United Kingdom

Sea
Celtic Sea, La Manche, North Sea, Irish Sea and...
Timezone
Europe/London
Languages
EN
Demonym
British
Phone prefix
+44

Practicalities

Currency
GBP
Plug type
Type G
Airports
LHR LGW LTN STN MAN

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Greater London

Nearby Dive Centers (12)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Greater London

The best time to dive in Greater London

The best months to dive in Greater London are from April to August. Temperatures are confortable (12-20°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

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

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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