Scuba Diving in France

Explore 596 dive sites and 75 dive centres in France. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

France Diving at a Glance

2 dive regions, 596 dive sites, 75 dive centres, 262 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for France

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in France

The best months to dive in France are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Poor, water 13.9°C
  • February: Poor, water 13.9°C
  • March: Poor, water 13.9°C
  • April: Poor, water 13.9°C
  • May: Poor, water 13.9°C
  • June: Poor, water 13.9°C
  • July: Poor, water 13.9°C
  • August: Poor, water 13.9°C
  • September: Poor, water 13.9°C
  • October: Poor, water 13.9°C
  • November: Poor, water 13.9°C
  • December: Poor, water 13.9°C

Recommended Packing List for France

Based on average water temperature of 13.9°C.

  • Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 14°C water
  • Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions