United Kingdom

Bristol

Bristol - photo 1

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Bristol is a major city in England, not a coastal dive destination itself. It sits inland about 80 km from the Bristol Channel and is best known as a historic port city and regional hub. While the city has limited diving relevance, nearby coastal access exists along the Bristol Channel for day trips from other towns, and there are a couple of local dive centers offering courses and equipment, primarily serving the regional diving community and training. For divers, Bristol can be a convenient base for travel planning, logistics, and accessing freshwater training sites or nearby seaside dive options, but it is not a primary diving hub on its own.

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 Bristol

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Bristol

The best time to dive in Bristol

The best months to dive in Bristol are from May to August. Temperatures are confortable (15-19°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.
6 °C 5 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
8 °C 8 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
12 °C 12 °C 8/10
05 - May
15 °C 16 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
17 °C 19 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
19 °C 22 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
18 °C 21 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
14 °C 17 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
12 °C 14 °C 7/10
11 - Nov.
9 °C 11 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
8 °C 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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