When to dive, month by month
The best season for every destination.
Diving quality swings wildly with the seasons. Visibility, water temperature, current and marine life all shift through the year, and the 'best time to go' is different for almost every site.
Every site page in DiveVista carries a prime season, and our When to go section lists which destinations are in season for each month of the year.
Some destinations are dependable year-round — these are the flexible ones you can plan around almost any date.
Top sites for this
12 recommended
Cozumel Marine Park
Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.
Molokini Crater
Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m — ideal for newcomers.
Bloody Bay Wall
Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 35 m, 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.
Grace Bay
Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m — a great fit for most divers.
Nusa Lembongan
Drift diving with 4 standout species — ideal for newcomers.
Puerto Galera
Wall-and-reef diving with 4 standout species — ideal for newcomers.
Cabo San Lucas
Wall-and-reef diving with 4 standout species, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.
Molasses Reef
Reef diving with 4 standout species — ideal for newcomers.
Gili Islands
Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.
Roatan
Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m — ideal for newcomers.
Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
Cave diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species — a strong choice for experienced divers.
El Pit Cenote
Cave diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species — a strong choice for experienced divers.
Frequently asked
When is the best time to dive?
There's no single answer — it depends on the destination. Use each site's prime season, and check the When to go section for a month-by-month view.
Do some sites work year-round?
Yes. A number of destinations have stable conditions throughout the year, which is what the list below highlights.
Does season affect visibility?
Often dramatically — plankton blooms, storms and current can all change clarity. Choosing the right season is one of the best ways to ensure good visibility.