United States

Houston

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Houston is primarily a landlocked city with limited local diving. It sits inland in Texas with access to freshwater and some nearby diving options within a few hours’ drive, notably in the Bay of Corpus Christi and the Gulf Coast reefs closer to Texas. In-city diving is minimal; most diving activity involves training at local centers and day trips to nearby inland lakes, reservoirs, or coastal sites. For divers, Houston serves as a gateway to Texas’ broader dive scene, with several centers offering courses, gear rental, and shuttle support for trips to accessible freshwater quarries or boundary reefs along the Gulf region.

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About United States

Sea
The Coastal Waters of Southeast Alaska and Brit...
Timezone
America/Chicago
Languages
EN
Demonym
American
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
USD
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
MIA FLL MCO LAX SFO

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Houston

Nearby Dive Sites (4)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Houston

The best time to dive in Houston

The best months to dive in Houston are from July to October. Temperatures are confortable (25-29°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
10 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
15 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
20 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
23 °C 6/10
05 - May
25 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
29 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
29 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
27 °C 8/10
10 - Oct.
25 °C 8/10
11 - Nov.
20 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
15 °C 7/10

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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