Russia

Yekaterinburg

Yekaterinburg - photo 1

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Yekaterinburg is a major city far from any sea, located in the Sverdlovsk Oblast in Russia. It is not a coastal diving destination, and diving activity in the city itself is minimal. Nearby freshwater diving opportunities would be outside the city limits and not well known from this location, so the city mainly serves as a practical gateway for travel or business rather than a diving hub. If you’re looking for diving, you’d typically travel to coastal regions or large freshwater sites elsewhere in Russia for training or outings.

Essential information for traveling in Russia

About Russia

Sea
Japan Sea/East Sea, Gulf of Finland, Barentszee...
Timezone
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Languages
RU
Demonym
Russian
Phone prefix
+7

Practicalities

Currency
RUB
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
SVO DME VKO LED KZN

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Yekaterinburg

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Yekaterinburg

The best time to dive in Yekaterinburg

The best months to dive in Yekaterinburg are from June to August. Temperatures are confortable (16-19°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
-8 °C
02 - Feb.
-9 °C
03 - Mar.
-3 °C
04 - Apr.
6 °C
05 - May
13 °C
06 - Jun.
19 °C
07 - Jul.
17 °C
08 - Aug.
16 °C
09 - Sept.
11 °C
10 - Oct.
4 °C
11 - Nov.
-1 °C
12 - Dec.
-10 °C

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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