Where to Dive in May · Dive By Month

Best season

Albania

Late spring to autumn offers the most comfortable coastal diving. Winter is cooler, and wind can affect exposed sites at any time.

Explore the seasons

Best season

American Samoa

The dry season generally offers better diving conditions. Arrange equipment and boat trips in advance, as local services are limited.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Anguilla

Enjoy warm-water reef and wreck diving year-round. Late-summer and autumn storms can interrupt boat trips.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Antigua and Barbuda

Reef diving is possible year-round, with generally more reliable conditions during the dry season. Wind can affect exposed sites.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Austria

Discover alpine lakes with cold water at depth. Summer improves comfort and access; winter offers specialist ice diving and sometimes clearer water.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Bahamas

Dive year-round, with winter and spring popular for shark encounters. Summer brings warmer water, while tropical storms can interrupt trips.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Belgium

Discover inland quarries and seasonal North Sea wreck trips. Sea diving depends on tides and weather; colder months can bring clearer inland water.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Belize

Spring often offers excellent reef visibility. Heavy rain and tropical storms can affect conditions later in the year.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Bermuda

May to October is the main wreck-diving season. Winter is colder with fewer trips, while late-summer storms can bring disruptive swell.

Explore the seasons

Best season

British Virgin Islands

Explore reefs and wrecks year-round. Late-summer storms can interrupt boat trips.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Brunei Darussalam

February to November is the main diving season, with April to June often strongest. Monsoon seas can restrict wreck trips.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Cambodia

Late October to June is generally the main diving season. Rainy-season trips remain possible, but offshore access and visibility are less predictable.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Cape Verde

Dive year-round, with April to November generally offering the widest choice of sites. Winter trade winds can restrict exposed locations.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Cayman Islands

Enjoy year-round wall and reef diving. Winter fronts can affect north-facing sites, but sheltered alternatives are often available.

Explore the seasons

Best season

China

Hainan and southern sites offer a longer warm-water season. Summer typhoons can disrupt trips, while northern coastal diving has a shorter season.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Comoros

The dry season generally favours diving and island crossings. Check currents, boat access and available services on your chosen island.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Cook Islands

Dive year-round, with April to November generally more reliable. Swell affects outer-reef trips, and summer storms can disrupt boats.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Cuba

Jardines de la Reina offers year-round diving. Choose dates around sea conditions and boat availability, with extra flexibility during storm season.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Denmark

Spring and autumn can offer clear water in the Little Belt. Summer is warmer, while Baltic wreck trips depend on local boat schedules.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Dominica

Sheltered west-coast sites offer year-round diving. Heavy rain and storm swell can temporarily affect visibility and boat access.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Dominican Republic

Bayahibe and the southern coast often offer more consistent conditions. Exposed northern sites are more sensitive to swell and weather.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Egypt

Enjoy year-round Red Sea reefs and wrecks. Spring and autumn balance comfortable water and surface temperatures; winter can be cooler and windier.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Eritrea

For Dahlak and other Red Sea trips, confirm boat availability and permissions before booking. Conditions and access vary by location.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Fiji

The dry season generally offers clearer water, though trade winds can make crossings choppy. Wet-season diving remains possible between rain and storms.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Germany

May to October generally offers comfortable lake, quarry and coastal diving. Colder months can bring better visibility at some inland sites.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Gibraltar

Dive year-round, with warmer and often more settled conditions in summer. Plan around tidal currents and local wind.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Greece

Late spring to autumn offers warmer coastal diving. Summer winds can affect exposed islands; winter trips need suitable equipment and local arrangements.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Guadeloupe

The dry season generally offers more reliable diving. Sheltered west-coast sites provide alternatives when swell affects exposed areas.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Honduras

Spring often brings clear water around the Bay Islands. Summer is warm and can be excellent; wetter months may reduce visibility.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Hong Kong

May and June often offer a good balance of conditions. Summer is warmer but typhoons can interrupt boats; winter can be clearer and colder.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Ireland

Summer offers long days and more opportunities for sea trips. Diving continues year-round, but Atlantic swell and local weather determine access.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Japan

Okinawa offers warm-water reef diving, with summer and autumn typhoon disruptions possible. Northern Japan has a separate cold-water and ice-diving season.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Jordan

Aqaba offers year-round reef and wreck diving. Spring and autumn balance comfortable water and surface temperatures; winter is cooler and summer hotter.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Kazakhstan

Burabay's lakes are generally most comfortable from May to September. Caspian and alpine sites differ; plan for cold water and altitude where relevant.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Madagascar

Reef conditions vary around the island. Summer rain and cyclones can disrupt trips; choose Nosy Be dates around your preferred wildlife.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Malawi

Discover Lake Malawi's freshwater fish, with September to December interesting for cichlid breeding behaviour. Wind can affect exposed shores.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Malaysia

East-coast islands generally favour March to September and may close during the northeast monsoon. Sabah offers year-round alternatives.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Martinique

Enjoy year-round reef and wreck diving, with sheltered Caribbean-coast sites generally more reliable. Late-summer storms can interrupt boats.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Mauritius

Northern and western sites offer year-round options. Summer is warmer but can bring cyclones; winter trade winds affect exposed coasts.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Mayotte

Explore lagoon reefs and passes with local guidance. Wet-season rain and storms can affect visibility, crossings and boat access.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Monaco

Warmer months generally offer more comfortable Mediterranean diving. Winter trips depend on sea conditions and available operators.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Montserrat

Enjoy warm-water diving year-round. Heavy rain and storm swell can affect visibility and boat access.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Morocco

Al Hoceima's Mediterranean sites generally favour April to October. Atlantic sites have different swell and current patterns.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Netherlands

Dive Zeeland and inland lakes year-round with suitable thermal protection. Spring cuttlefish are a highlight; saltwater sites require tidal planning.

Explore the seasons

Best season

New Zealand

Northern sites, including the Cavalli Islands, have a long diving season. Winter brings colder water and more weather-dependent boats; South Island conditions differ.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Niue

The dry season generally favours clear water and easier access. Swell can restrict caves and boat entries; whale encounters follow separate rules.

Explore the seasons

Best season

North Macedonia

Lake Ohrid often offers clear water in late spring and early autumn. Water stays cold at depth, and diving at altitude needs additional planning.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Northern Mariana Islands

December to May is generally the main season. Swell can close sites such as the Grotto, even when the weather looks settled.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Oman

Muscat and Musandam offer year-round options. Salalah and Dhofar generally favour October to May, with summer monsoon seas often stopping diving.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Philippines

The dry season generally offers more reliable trips. Sheltered Visayas sites can remain good in wetter months; Tubbataha has a short liveaboard season.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Poland

Explore Baltic wrecks and inland lakes or quarries. Expect cold water, with winter ice diving available through specialist arrangements.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Puerto Rico

Enjoy year-round diving, with drier months favouring remote Mona Island trips. Winter swell can affect exposed northern sites.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Qatar

Cooler months generally offer more comfortable diving. Summer brings very warm water and heat, while wind and visibility vary locally.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Saba

Dive reefs and pinnacles year-round. Boat access depends on sea conditions, and heavy rain or swell can briefly reduce visibility.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The dry season generally offers more reliable boat trips. Sheltered macro sites and exposed inter-island dives have different conditions.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Saint-Barthelemy

The dry season generally favours reef and wreck trips. Exposed Atlantic sites remain dependent on swell.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Saudi Arabia

The Red Sea offers year-round diving, with spring and autumn balancing water and surface comfort. Conditions differ along the coast and in the Arabian Gulf.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Seychelles

April to May and October to November often bring calm seas and clear water. Stronger trade winds can restrict exposed sites from June to September.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Sint Eustatius

Enjoy year-round reef diving. Drier months generally offer more reliable trips, while tropical weather can interrupt boats later in the year.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Slovenia

Combine Adriatic diving with freshwater sites. Summer improves comfort, while colder months can bring clearer lake water; cave dives need specialist training.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Solomon Islands

Dive year-round by choosing sheltered sites. April to November is generally favoured, though local wind and rainfall still affect boats.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Spain

Mediterranean and Balearic sites generally favour warmer months. The Canary Islands offer year-round diving with a different seasonal pattern.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Sweden

Spring and autumn can offer clearer water. Summer brings warmth and long days, though algae may reduce visibility; Baltic and west-coast sites differ.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Switzerland

Explore alpine lakes with cold water at depth. Summer improves access and comfort; winter can offer clearer water and specialist ice diving.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Taiwan

Summer brings warmer reef diving, but typhoons can interrupt trips. Green Island's winter hammerhead dives are a separate option for experienced divers.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Timor-Leste

Dive year-round, with the dry season generally offering clearer water. Rain affects mainland visibility, and wind can make Atauro crossings choppy.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Tonga

The cooler dry season generally offers more reliable scuba trips. Whale-swimming tours follow separate rules and may affect available boat space.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Trinidad and Tobago

Tobago is the main reef-diving destination. Wet-season river outflow can reduce visibility, while currents and surge affect both coasts.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Turks and Caicos Islands

Enjoy wall diving year-round. Drier months generally offer more reliable trips; summer brings warmer water between storm systems.

Explore the seasons

Best season

U.S. Virgin Islands

Explore St Croix, St Thomas and St John year-round. Summer water is warmer, though late-summer storms can interrupt boats.

Explore the seasons

Best season

United Arab Emirates

Dive year-round, with cooler months generally more comfortable. Fujairah and Dubai have different visibility, swell and water conditions.

Explore the seasons

Best season

United Kingdom

Summer brings longer days, warmer water and more sea trips. Calm winter days can offer excellent visibility; inland sites provide alternatives.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Vanuatu

Espiritu Santo's sheltered wreck sites can be dived year-round. The dry season generally offers more reliable travel; summer storms may disrupt trips.

Explore the seasons

Best season

Venezuela

Los Roques offers year-round reef diving, often with calmer seas from May to November. Confirm services and conditions for other destinations.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Aland Islands

Explore well-preserved Baltic wrecks with a local guide who can arrange permits. Summer brings longer days; colder months may offer clearer water.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Argentina

Puerto Madryn offers year-round diving, with colder but sometimes clearer winter water. Conditions differ across Patagonia, inland lakes and Tierra del Fuego.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Aruba

Enjoy year-round diving, especially at sheltered western and southern sites. Wind and swell can occasionally limit access.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Australia

Choose your region to match the season. The Great Barrier Reef often favours drier months, while many southern sites are most comfortable in summer.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Barbados

Enjoy year-round diving on the west and south coasts. Summer can open up east-coast sites, depending on swell and weather.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Bonaire

Enjoy year-round shore and boat diving. Sheltered western sites are usually the most reliable, while wind and swell can affect exposed coasts.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Brazil

Fernando de Noronha often has its clearest water toward the end of the dry season. Mainland reefs and freshwater sites follow different seasons.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Bulgaria

Summer offers warmer water and more coastal diving trips. Water stays cold at depth, and spring or autumn services may be limited.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Canada

Summer suits many Great Lakes and Atlantic trips. British Columbia often has clearer water from October to April; expect cold water throughout the year.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Caribbean Netherlands

Bonaire offers consistent year-round shore diving. Saba and Sint Eustatius rely more on boat access and are more exposed to seasonal storms.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Colombia

Caribbean reefs and Pacific big-animal dives follow different seasons. Choose your destination first; remote Malpelo trips suit experienced divers.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Croatia

Summer and early autumn offer comfortable sea diving. Winter trips are more dependent on weather and operating dive centres.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Curacao

Enjoy year-round reef diving, particularly along sheltered western and southern shores. Wind, swell and rain can occasionally affect individual sites.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Cyprus

Dive reefs and the Zenobia wreck year-round. May to October offers warmer water; winter trips are more weather dependent.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Czechia

Explore freshwater quarries and reservoirs. Summer water is warmer, but algae can reduce visibility; some sites are clearer in June or September.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Djibouti

Cooler months generally suit boat diving best. Summer heat and wind can restrict trips; whale-shark outings may involve snorkelling rather than scuba.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Ecuador

In the Galapagos, warm and cool seasons bring different wildlife. Cooler months can mean stronger currents and reduced visibility; mainland sites differ.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Estonia

Autumn often brings clearer Baltic wreck diving. Summer offers warmer surface water and long days; winter ice can restrict access.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Faroe Islands

Summer brings longer days and easier logistics; winter can offer exceptionally clear water. Choose dates with a local operator to suit your experience.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Finland

Explore Baltic wrecks and freshwater sites with cold water at depth. Summer improves boat access and daylight; winter ice diving is a specialist activity.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

France

Mediterranean diving generally favours warmer months. Atlantic and Channel sites depend more on tides and weather; cave conditions respond to rainfall.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

French Polynesia

Enjoy reef and pass diving year-round. Choose your atoll around wildlife interests, currents and boat conditions.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Grenada

Explore reefs and wrecks year-round. Sheltered sites are more reliable than exposed Atlantic wrecks, especially during heavy rain or storms.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Guam

Enjoy tropical diving year-round. Choose shore entries around wind and swell, and allow flexibility for tropical storms.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Iceland

Silfra offers cold, clear water year-round. Summer adds longer daylight hours; coastal dives have their own weather and seasonal conditions.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

India

Andaman, Lakshadweep and many west-coast sites favour the drier months. Monsoon seas restrict many boats; check the season for your chosen coast.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Indonesia

Match your destination to the monsoon: Bali and Komodo generally favour the dry season, while Raja Ampat often shines in the opposite season.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Israel

Eilat offers year-round Red Sea diving. Mediterranean sites follow different seasons; check local conditions and current access before booking.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Italy

Mediterranean destinations such as Sicily and Sardinia generally favour warmer months. Winter, northern coastal and freshwater trips need local planning.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Jamaica

The dry season usually brings clearer water. Summer diving is warmer, but heavy rain and tropical storms can affect visibility and boat trips.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Latvia

April to October generally offers easier open-water diving. Baltic wreck trips depend on boats and weather; winter ice diving needs specialist arrangements.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Lebanon

Warmer months generally offer more comfortable Mediterranean diving. Confirm current boat services and site access before booking.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Lithuania

Early autumn can bring clearer lake water after summer algae fades. Baltic wreck boats may follow a shorter summer schedule.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Malta

Enjoy shore and wreck diving year-round. Summer and early autumn offer warmer water; winter swell can close exposed entries.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Marshall Islands

Majuro offers year-round reef diving. Bikini's technical wreck expeditions follow separate schedules and need advance planning.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Mexico

Caribbean reefs and cenotes offer year-round options. Socorro generally runs November to May, while the Sea of Cortez warms later in the year.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Micronesia

Chuuk's sheltered wrecks can be dived year-round. Conditions in Yap, Pohnpei and Kosrae vary with rain and trade winds.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Montenegro

May to October is the main Adriatic diving season. June to September is usually warmest; winter trips need advance arrangements.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Mozambique

Enjoy reef and big-animal diving year-round. Tofo, Ponta do Ouro and northern islands have different wildlife seasons, currents and visibility.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

New Caledonia

Dive year-round, choosing dates around wildlife and sea conditions. Summer tropical weather can interrupt boats and island crossings.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Nicaragua

Corn Islands diving depends on rainfall, sea conditions and boat crossings. Inland freshwater sites have different conditions.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Norfolk Island

Enjoy year-round diving when seas allow. Arrange equipment and local guides ahead, as services and boat departures are limited.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Norway

Summer offers long days and easier access; winter can bring excellent visibility. Conditions vary by fjord and latitude, with cold-water preparation essential.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Palau

Dive year-round, with drier months generally offering clearer water and easier crossings. Currents and tidal timing shape the best dives.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Panama

Choose between Pacific Coiba and Caribbean Bocas del Toro. Pacific water can be cold at depth; Caribbean visibility often improves in September and October.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Papua New Guinea

Choose your bay or liveaboard route before setting dates. Bismarck and Solomon Sea sites have different wind and weather patterns.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Portugal

Summer generally favours mainland and Azores trips. Madeira offers year-round diving; offshore big-animal trips depend on weather and boat schedules.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Reunion

Sheltered west-coast reefs offer year-round diving. Summer rain and cyclones can interrupt boats; winter water is cooler.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Romania

Summer offers warmer Black Sea diving and more boat trips. Spring and autumn can be clearer; winter needs cold-water equipment and local arrangements.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Saint Helena

Dive year-round, with warmer water and whale-shark opportunities from January to April. Boat access and sightings depend on conditions.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Explore reefs and wrecks year-round. Summer is warmer; tropical storms and winter trade winds can affect exposed sites.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Saint Lucia

December to April generally offers clearer water and easier access. Sheltered west-coast reefs can still provide good wet-season diving.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Saint-Martin

Dive year-round, with warmer water and often calmer winds in summer. Winter can be choppy, and tropical storms can interrupt trips.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Samoa

Check which island has an operating dive centre before booking. Services can be seasonal, so arrange equipment and boat trips in advance.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Sao Tome and Principe

Dive year-round, with December to March often offering clearer water. Rain, currents and exposed crossings can still affect individual trips.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Singapore

Local diving centres on the Southern Islands, including Pulau Hantu. Expect limited visibility and plan around tides; nearby Malaysian islands have different seasons.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Sint Maarten

Dive year-round, with warmer water and often calmer winds in summer. Winter can be choppy, and tropical storms can interrupt trips.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

South Africa

Match your destination to the season. Cape Town's coasts favour different winds, while KwaZulu-Natal offers year-round reef and shark diving.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Sri Lanka

Choose the coast to match the monsoon: south and west generally favour November to April, and east and northeast May to September.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Thailand

Choose your coast: the Andaman generally favours October to April, and the Gulf May to September. Some offshore parks close seasonally.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Tunisia

Summer generally offers warmer water and more reliable trips. Djerba, northern reefs and wreck sites differ in visibility and wind exposure.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Turkey

Summer generally offers comfortable coastal diving. Southern centres such as Kaş often have longer seasons than northern destinations.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

United States

Choose your destination first: Hawaii, Florida, California, the Pacific Northwest and the Great Lakes have very different diving seasons.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Vietnam

Nha Trang generally favours February to October, while Phu Quoc generally favours November to April. Choose your coast to match the season.

Explore the seasons

Good diving

Zimbabwe

Chinhoyi offers guided freshwater diving. Open-pool dives and cave routes need different training; arrange access and equipment in advance.

Explore the seasons

Variable

Bangladesh

Monsoon weather can restrict coastal diving. Confirm boat services, site permissions and local conditions before booking.

Explore the seasons

Variable

Chile

Conditions vary widely along the coast and offshore islands. Expect cold-water diving and choose your destination with a local operator.

Explore the seasons

Variable

Costa Rica

Coastal diving depends on rain, swell and visibility. Experienced divers may prefer rainy-season big-animal trips to Cocos or the Bat Islands.

Explore the seasons

Variable

El Salvador

The dry season generally favours coastal visibility and access. Volcanic-lake dives require separate planning for altitude and local conditions.

Explore the seasons

Variable

Ghana

September to April is generally favoured for diving. Visibility still depends on swell, sediment and changing coastal currents.

Explore the seasons

Variable

Guatemala

Lake Atitlan often has better visibility during the dry season. This is high-altitude freshwater diving, with different conditions from coastal sites.

Explore the seasons

Variable

Guinea

The dry season may offer better coastal conditions, but visibility can remain variable. Confirm available diving services before travelling.

Explore the seasons

Variable

Kenya

October to March generally brings calmer coastal conditions. Long rains and seasonal winds can reduce visibility or restrict boat access.

Explore the seasons

Variable

Maldives

January to April generally offers clearer water. Wetter months can bring rewarding manta and whale-shark encounters, with conditions varying by atoll.

Explore the seasons

Variable

Myanmar

Mergui liveaboards depend on the monsoon and current operating arrangements. Confirm departures, permits and border access before booking.

Explore the seasons

Variable

Namibia

Coastal diving is cold and visibility variable. Inland sinkholes and caves need separate permissions, equipment and specialist planning.

Explore the seasons

Variable

Pakistan

The Karachi coast is affected by southwest-monsoon seas. Confirm boat services and conditions for your chosen island or coastal site.

Explore the seasons

Variable

Senegal

Dakar-area water is generally warmer from June to December. Visibility still depends on swell, currents and local conditions.

Explore the seasons

Variable

South Korea

Autumn often combines warm water with clearer conditions. Summer rain and typhoon swell can cancel boats, particularly around Jeju.

Explore the seasons

Variable

Tanzania

Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia have different conditions. Quieter periods between seasonal winds can offer excellent diving, but exposed crossings remain weather dependent.

Explore the seasons

Variable

Uruguay

Punta del Este diving depends on Atlantic swell and visibility. Confirm boat departures locally, even during the warmer months.

Explore the seasons

Limited

Greenland

Summer offers the broadest access for specialist Arctic diving. Ice and weather determine the itinerary, so plan with an experienced expedition operator.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Afghanistan

Diving information is limited. Confirm a suitable site, local support and access before planning an inland diving trip.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Algeria

Explore Mediterranean reefs with local guidance. Ask a dive centre about visibility, boat departures and conditions for your travel dates.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Andorra

Alpine lake diving depends on ice, access and cold-water conditions. Plan with a local specialist familiar with diving at altitude.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Angola

Ask a local dive operator about visibility and Atlantic swell before choosing your dates. Diving services may require advance arrangements.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Armenia

For lake diving, check water temperature, access and local support before travelling. Sites at altitude need additional dive planning.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Azerbaijan

Check conditions for your chosen Caspian or inland site with a local operator. Visibility and access can vary considerably.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Bahrain

Ask a local operator to balance water temperature, visibility and boat conditions for your dates. The most comfortable months may not have the calmest seas.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Belarus

Ask a local dive centre about lake visibility and water temperatures for your dates. Winter ice diving needs specialist equipment and guidance.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Benin

Check local diving services before travelling. Coastal surf and suspended sand can affect visibility and access.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Bhutan

Diving information and services are limited. Confirm that a suitable local diving experience is available before planning your trip.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Bolivia

High-altitude lake diving needs specialist planning. Confirm access, equipment and experienced local support before travelling.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Discover freshwater lakes and rivers with local guidance. Rainfall and changing river flow can affect visibility and access.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Botswana

Confirm a suitable diving site and local services before travelling. The best safari season does not necessarily offer the best underwater conditions.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Burkina Faso

For any inland diving trip, confirm a suitable site, equipment and experienced local support before travelling.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Burundi

For Lake Tanganyika diving, confirm equipment, local support and conditions before choosing your dates.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Cameroon

Check that a suitable dive site, equipment and local guide are available before booking. Conditions need to be confirmed locally.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Central African Republic

Diving services are limited. Confirm a suitable inland site, equipment and experienced local support before making travel plans.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Chad

For any inland diving trip, confirm site access, equipment and experienced support well in advance.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Congo

Confirm your chosen site, equipment and local diving support before travelling. Seasonal diving information is limited.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Cote d'Ivoire

Ask a local operator about available dive trips, water clarity and sea conditions before choosing your dates.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lake and river conditions vary by location. Confirm a suitable dive site and experienced local support before planning your trip.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Equatorial Guinea

Confirm an operating dive service, equipment and boat access before travelling. Ask about conditions at the specific island or coastal site.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Ethiopia

For inland diving, confirm site access, water conditions and experienced local support before making plans.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Falkland Islands

Plan cold-water diving with an experienced expedition operator. Boat access and suitable weather windows are essential.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

French Guiana

Check local diving services and water clarity before travelling. Coastal sediment can affect visibility.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Gabon

Check available dive services and local sea conditions before booking. Ask about visibility and boat access at your chosen site.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Gambia

Confirm that scuba trips and equipment are available locally. Ask about water clarity and sea conditions for your dates.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Georgia

Black Sea and inland sites have different conditions. Ask a local dive centre about water temperature, visibility and access for your dates.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Guernsey

Plan coastal and wreck dives around tides and local weather. A local dive operator can advise on visibility and boat departures.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Guinea-Bissau

Arrange local diving support and boat access before travelling. Ask about visibility and conditions at your chosen island or coastal site.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Guyana

Diving information is limited. Confirm a suitable site, water clarity and local support before booking.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Haiti

Check current dive services and site access before planning reef or wreck trips. Seasonal guidance is limited.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Holy See

There are no established local open-water diving options. Look to nearby Italian destinations for a diving trip.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Hungary

Thermal caves, flooded mines and freshwater lakes offer very different experiences. Choose the site first; caves and mines require specialist arrangements.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Iran

Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman conditions differ. Ask an operator at your chosen destination about visibility, water temperature and boat access.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Iraq

Confirm that organised diving and suitable site access are available before travelling. Seasonal information is limited.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Isle of Man

Plan wreck and coastal dives with a local operator. Tides, visibility and boat conditions are key to choosing your dates.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Jersey

Plan coastal dives around tides, visibility and local boat conditions. Ask an island dive operator about the best sites for your dates.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Kiribati

Choose your atoll before setting dates. Distances are large and diving services limited, so confirm equipment and local support in advance.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Kuwait

Ask a local operator to balance water temperature, visibility and boat conditions for your dates. The best timing varies by site.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Kyrgyzstan

Issyk-Kul offers high-altitude lake diving. Confirm water temperature, access and an experienced local guide before choosing your dates.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Laos

For inland or cave diving, confirm a suitable operator and local conditions first. Rainfall and changing water levels can affect access.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Lesotho

Any high-altitude freshwater trip needs specialist planning. Confirm a suitable site, equipment and local support before travelling.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Liberia

Confirm an operating dive service and equipment before booking. Ask a local guide about coastal visibility and sea conditions.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

Confirm current dive services, permissions and site access before booking a Mediterranean diving trip.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Liechtenstein

Local open-water diving information is limited. Confirm an in-country site, or consider the nearby lakes of Austria and Switzerland.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Luxembourg

Ask a local dive centre about freshwater sites, reservoir access and visibility for your travel dates.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Macao

Check whether a dive trip takes place locally or overseas. Local seasonal diving information is limited.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Mali

For any inland diving trip, confirm a suitable site, water conditions and experienced local support before travelling.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Mauritania

Confirm local scuba services, equipment and site access before travelling. Ask about visibility and Atlantic sea conditions for your dates.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Moldova

For freshwater diving, check the exact site, visibility and available local support before making travel plans.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Mongolia

Alpine lake diving requires cold-water equipment and local planning. Confirm ice conditions, access and experienced support before travelling.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Nauru

Confirm an operating dive service and equipment before travelling. Local guidance is important for choosing reef sites and suitable conditions.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Nepal

High-altitude diving requires specialist planning. Confirm a suitable site, equipment and experienced support before travelling.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Niger

For any inland diving trip, confirm a suitable site, equipment and experienced local support before travelling.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Nigeria

Ask a local operator about available dive sites, water clarity and sea conditions before booking.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

North Korea

Confirm that an organised diving experience is available and accessible before making travel plans.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Palestine

Confirm that a suitable local diving experience and coastal access are available before making plans.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Paraguay

For freshwater diving, check the exact site, visibility and local support before travelling.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Peru

Conditions differ along the coast, with cold water and variable visibility common. Ask an operator at your chosen destination about suitable dates.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Pitcairn

Arrange diving as part of a well-supported remote trip. Confirm boats, equipment and local sea conditions well in advance.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Russian Federation

Diving seasons vary greatly between the Black Sea, Arctic, Pacific and inland lakes. Choose your destination before planning dates.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Rwanda

Confirm a suitable freshwater site, local conditions and experienced diving support before travelling.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Plan cold-water North Atlantic diving with local support. Confirm boat departures and suitable weather windows before booking.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

San Marino

There are no established local open-water diving options. Consider nearby Italian coastal destinations for your diving trip.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Serbia

Explore freshwater sites with a local dive centre. Lake visibility, river flow and quarry access vary by location.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Sierra Leone

Confirm available scuba services, equipment and boat access before travelling. Ask about local visibility and conditions for your dates.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Slovakia

Freshwater and alpine sites have different conditions. Ask a local centre about visibility, water temperature and access for your dates.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Somalia

Confirm current dive services, permissions and coastal access before making plans. Local seasonal information is limited.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

South Sudan

Diving information and organised services are limited. Confirm a suitable site and local support before travelling.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Sudan

Confirm that Red Sea trips are operating and accessible before booking. Historic liveaboard seasons do not guarantee current departures.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Suriname

Check the exact site and local diving support before travelling. Water clarity can vary considerably in coastal and inland areas.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands

Specialist expedition diving depends on ice, weather and the itinerary. Arrange suitable equipment and an experienced operator well in advance.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Swaziland

Confirm a suitable in-country dive site before planning a trip. Coastal diving options are in neighbouring countries.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Syrian Arab Republic

Confirm current dive services, permissions and coastal access before booking. Seasonal diving information is limited.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Tajikistan

High-altitude lake diving needs specialist planning. Confirm access, equipment and experienced local support before travelling.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Togo

Check that local scuba trips and equipment are available before booking. Ask about coastal visibility and sea conditions.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Tokelau

Arrange equipment, local support and boat access before travelling. Remote atoll diving requires careful advance planning.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Turkmenistan

For Caspian or inland diving, confirm the exact site, access and local services before travelling.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Tuvalu

Confirm equipment, local guides and boat access before travelling. Diving services and seasonal information are limited.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Uganda

Confirm a suitable freshwater site and experienced local support before booking. Lake and river conditions need individual checks.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Ukraine

Confirm current dive services, permissions and site access before making plans. Historical seasonal guidance may not reflect available trips.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Uzbekistan

For any inland diving trip, confirm a suitable site, equipment and experienced local support before travelling.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Arrange reef diving ahead, as services are limited. Ask about lagoon currents, boat access and wet-season conditions.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Western Sahara

Confirm that local scuba trips and equipment are available before travelling. Conditions for surfing or kitesurfing do not indicate underwater visibility.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Yemen

Confirm current dive services, permissions and access before booking. Socotra and the mainland coast require separate planning.

Explore the seasons

Not rated

Zambia

For Lake Tanganyika diving, confirm local equipment, guides and lake conditions before choosing your dates.

Explore the seasons

Good diving.Great timing.

When are you going?

Diving in May

Good diving.
Great timing.