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    Best Time to Dive in France

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    July
    Excellent
    25.6°C
    Best diving in July ->
    August
    Excellent
    26.5°C
    Best diving in August ->

    Monthly diving conditions in France

    Best time: Jul–Aug

    J15°
    F14°
    M15°
    A16°
    M18°
    J23°
    J★26°
    A★27°
    S24°
    O21°
    N18°
    D16°
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    MonthTemp (°C)Rating
    January15°C
    Poor
    February14°C
    Poor
    March15°C
    Poor
    April16°C
    Poor
    May18°C
    Poor
    June23°C
    Good
    JulyPeak26°C
    Excellent
    AugustPeak27°C
    Excellent
    September24°C
    Great
    October21°C
    Fair
    November18°C
    Poor
    December16°C
    Poor

    Shoulder season

    September, June, October offer good diving conditions with fewer crowds and often lower prices.

    When to avoid

    April, December, January, February, March typically bring more challenging conditions - reduced visibility and rougher seas.

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