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When to go

Where to dive in January

9 destinations are in peak season and 14 are good. Check the certification each one needs before you book.

In season
  1. Anilao
    Philippines · Batangas, Luzon
    Peak season in January
    Water
    23–29°C
    Vis
    9–25 m
    Current
    Moderate
    Level
    AOW+
  2. Cenotes of the Yucatán
    Mexico · Yucatán Peninsula (Riviera Maya)
    Peak season in January
    Water
    24–25°C
    Vis
    20–50 m
    Current
    Mild
    Level
    AOW+
  3. Cozumel
    Mexico · Caribbean
    Peak season in January
    Water
    25–29°C
    Vis
    15–40 m
    Current
    Moderate
    Level
    AOW+
  4. Maldives
    Maldives · Indian Ocean
    Peak season in January
    Water
    27–30°C
    Vis
    15–30 m
    Current
    Moderate
    Level
    AOW+
  5. Moalboal
    Philippines · Cebu
    Peak season in January
    Water
    26–30°C
    Vis
    15–30 m
    Current
    Mild
    Level
    OW
  6. Palau
    Palau · Western Pacific
    Peak season in January
    Water
    27–30°C
    Vis
    20–40 m
    Current
    Strong
    Level
    AOW+
  7. Raja Ampat
    Indonesia · West Papua
    Peak season in January
    Water
    27–30°C
    Vis
    10–30 m
    Current
    Moderate
    Level
    AOW+
  8. Similan Islands
    Thailand · Andaman Sea
    Peak season in January
    Water
    27–30°C
    Vis
    15–30 m
    Current
    Moderate
    Level
    OW
  9. Socorro Islands
    Mexico · Revillagigedo, Pacific
    Peak season in January
    Water
    21–28°C
    Vis
    15–30 m
    Current
    Strong
    Level
    AOW+
  10. Belize Barrier Reef
    Belize · Western Caribbean
    Good in January
    Water
    25–29°C
    Vis
    15–30 m
    Current
    Moderate
    Level
    AOW+
  11. Bonaire
    Caribbean Netherlands · Southern Caribbean
    Good in January
    Water
    26–28°C
    Vis
    20–30 m
    Current
    Mild
    Level
    OW
  12. Cocos Island
    Costa Rica · Eastern Pacific
    Good in January
    Water
    20–28°C
    Vis
    10–30 m
    Current
    Strong
    Level
    AOW+
  13. Galápagos
    Ecuador · Eastern Pacific
    Good in January
    Water
    16–26°C
    Vis
    10–25 m
    Current
    Strong
    Level
    AOW+
  14. Komodo
    Indonesia · Flores Sea
    Good in January
    Water
    20–29°C
    Vis
    10–30 m
    Current
    Strong
    Level
    AOW+
  15. Kona
    United States · Big Island of Hawaii
    Good in January
    Water
    24–28°C
    Vis
    20–30 m
    Current
    Mild
    Level
    OW
  16. Lembeh Strait
    Indonesia · North Sulawesi
    Good in January
    Water
    25–29°C
    Vis
    5–20 m
    Current
    Mild
    Level
    OW
  17. Malapascua
    Philippines · Cebu, Visayas
    Good in January
    Water
    24–30°C
    Vis
    10–25 m
    Current
    Moderate
    Level
    AOW+
  18. Northern Red Sea
    Egypt · Red Sea
    Good in January
    Water
    21–29°C
    Vis
    15–30 m
    Current
    Mild
    Level
    OW
  19. Nusa Penida
    Indonesia · Bali
    Good in January
    Water
    16–29°C
    Vis
    10–30 m
    Current
    Strong
    Level
    AOW+
  20. Rangiroa and Fakarava
    French Polynesia · Tuamotu Archipelago
    Good in January
    Water
    26–29°C
    Vis
    15–30 m
    Current
    Strong
    Level
    AOW+
  21. Roatán and the Bay Islands
    Honduras · Western Caribbean
    Good in January
    Water
    26–30°C
    Vis
    10–30 m
    Current
    Mild
    Level
    OW
  22. Sipadan
    Malaysia · Sabah, Borneo
    Good in January
    Water
    27–30°C
    Vis
    15–30 m
    Current
    Moderate
    Level
    AOW+
  23. Tulamben and Amed
    Indonesia · Northeast Bali
    Good in January
    Water
    23–29°C
    Vis
    5–25 m
    Current
    Mild
    Level
    OW
Better another month
  1. Azores
    Portugal · North Atlantic
    Water
    15–24°C
    Vis
    15–30 m
    Current
    Moderate
    Level
    AOW+
  2. Fiji
    Fiji · South Pacific
    Water
    24–30°C
    Vis
    15–40 m
    Current
    Moderate
    Level
    OW
  3. Great Barrier Reef
    Australia · Queensland
    Water
    22–30°C
    Vis
    15–30 m
    Current
    Mild
    Level
    OW
  4. Koh Tao
    Thailand · Gulf of Thailand
    Water
    27–30°C
    Vis
    5–30 m
    Current
    Mild
    Level
    OW
  5. Malaysia East Coast
    Malaysia · Perhentian, Redang, Tioman
    Water
    27–30°C
    Vis
    10–25 m
    Current
    Mild
    Level
    OW
  6. Malta and Gozo
    Malta · Mediterranean
    Water
    15–26°C
    Vis
    20–40 m
    Current
    Mild
    Level
    OW
  7. Tubbataha Reefs
    Philippines · Sulu Sea
    Water
    27–29°C
    Vis
    20–40 m
    Current
    Moderate
    Level
    AOW+