United Kingdom

Oxford

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Oxford is a landlocked city in southern England and not a coastal diving gateway. Diving activity in or near Oxford is limited to indoor training pools and nearby freshwater or quarry sites outside the city, mainly used by local clubs and dive centers for courses and skill practice. Water access for diving requires travel to coastal or inland dive destinations in the UK, typically a couple of hours or more away, depending on the site. If you’re visiting Oxford, plan time to visit or arrange training with a local center and then continue to a nearby dive location for actual diving opportunities.

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 Oxford

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Oxford

The best time to dive in Oxford

The best months to dive in Oxford are from April to August. Temperatures are confortable (11-19°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
3 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
5 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 7/10
05 - May
14 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
18 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
19 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
18 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
14 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
12 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
9 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
7 °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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