Netherlands

Melissant

Melissant - photo 1

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Melissant is a small town in South Holland, Netherlands. It is set inland near the North Sea coast but has limited direct diving within the town itself. The Netherlands offers freshwater diving opportunities in lakes and quarries, and regional centers across the country provide training and access to cold-water diving. Nearby North Sea coast provides day trips from larger coastal towns, with typical spring to autumn water conditions, and marine life suited to temperate waters. The presence of a local freshwater lake, Zoommeer, offers potential training and shallow dives for shore or club trips, though depth and biodiversity are modest compared with major tropical destinations.

Essential information for traveling in Netherlands

About Netherlands

Sea
North Sea, Caribbean Sea, La Manche and North A...
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Languages
NL
Demonym
Dutch
Phone prefix
+31

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
AMS RTM EIN GRQ MAA

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Melissant

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Nearby cities for scuba diving around Melissant

The best time to dive in Melissant

The best months to dive in Melissant are from June to August. Temperatures are confortable (18-19°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
4 °C 6 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
4 °C 4 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 6 °C 9/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 10 °C 8/10
05 - May
14 °C 15 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
18 °C 18 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
19 °C 21 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
19 °C 21 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
16 °C 19 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
13 °C 15 °C 5/10
11 - Nov.
9 °C 11 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
6 °C 8 °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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