United Kingdom

Weymouth

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Weymouth sits on the southern coast of England along the English Channel. It’s best known as a gateway town for coastal diving access along the Jurassic Coast and Weymouth Bay, with a handful of local dive centers offering RIB trips, basic courses, and equipment rental. The area features typical temperate sea conditions, with variable visibility and water temperatures following the season. Nearby dive sites include sheltered wrecks, rocky reefs, and drift possibilities accessible from Weymouth and surrounding harbours. For freshwater options, nearby inland sites exist but are not part of Weymouth’s primary dive scene. Overall, Weymouth functions as a practical base for recent divers seeking shore and short boat dives along a coastline with rich maritime history.

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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 Weymouth

Nearby Dive Sites (14)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Weymouth

The best time to dive in Weymouth

The best months to dive in Weymouth 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.
5 °C 9 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
6 °C 8 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
8 °C 9 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 11 °C 8/10
05 - May
14 °C 14 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
17 °C 15 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
18 °C 17 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
18 °C 19 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
15 °C 17 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
13 °C 16 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
10 °C 13 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
8 °C 11 °C 5/10

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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