Sweden

Stockholm

Stockholm - photo 1

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Stockholm sits on a cluster of islands where the Baltic Sea meets freshwater waterways. While the city itself is not a traditional coastal dive destination, it serves as a practical gateway for divers exploring Sweden’s dive scene. Nearby freshwater sites, quarries, and sheltered coastal spots offer training and local dives, and several nearby centers provide courses, rental gear, and day trips. For deeper coastal diving, divers typically travel to the Baltic coast or nearby archipelago areas for more variety and clearer visibility. Expect temperate water, variable visibility, and encounters with typical Nordic marine life when venturing to open-water sites outside the city radius.

Essential information for traveling in Sweden

About Sweden

Sea
Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, Skagerrak, Kattega...
Timezone
Europe/Stockholm
Languages
SV
Demonym
Swedish
Phone prefix
+46

Practicalities

Currency
SEK
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
ARN GOT MMX VBY LPI

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Stockholm

Nearby Dive Sites (14)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Stockholm

The best time to dive in Stockholm

The best months to dive in Stockholm are from June to September. Temperatures are confortable (15-19°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
-1 °C 0 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
-1 °C 0 °C 9/10
03 - Mar.
4 °C 2 °C 9/10
04 - Apr.
7 °C 7 °C 9/10
05 - May
10 °C 11 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
16 °C 16 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
19 °C 22 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
16 °C 22 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
15 °C 19 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
8 °C 13 °C 7/10
11 - Nov.
3 °C 8 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
3 °C 5 °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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