United Kingdom

Plymouth

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Plymouth is a coastal city on the south coast of England with a long maritime heritage. While not a top global diving hub, it offers access to nearby saltwater dive sites in the English Channel and along the South West coast, plus a few local centers that run divers’ courses and boat trips. The city itself sits near the West Looe River, and nearby quarries and coastal wrecks within a short radius provide options for trips and training. Expect temperate water, variable visibility, and abundant marine life around local reefs, rocky shores, and frequented wrecks accessible from Plymouth’s harbor.

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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 Plymouth

Nearby Dive Sites (20)

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Plymouth

The best time to dive in Plymouth

The best months to dive in Plymouth are from May to August. Temperatures are confortable (14-18°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

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

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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