Where to Dive in December

The best scuba diving destinations with excellent conditions this month

Excellent Diving

26-28°C 20-30m None

Highlights: Ideal conditions for exploring the unique cenote systems.

Cozumel
Mexico
25-28°C 20-30m Mild

Highlights: Great visibility, ideal diving conditions

22-24°C 20-30m Mild

Highlights: Humpback whales begin to arrive, marking the start of their season.

Sea of Cortez
Mexico
20-24°C 20-30m Mild

Highlights: Continued manta ray season, whale sharks may start appearing

Riviera Maya
Mexico
25-27°C 20-30m Mild

Highlights: Great visibility, start of whale shark season

Cabo Pulmo
Mexico
20-24°C 20-30m Mild

Highlights: Continued manta ray season, whale sharks may start appearing

26-29°C 20-30m Mild

Highlights: Manta ray season continues, whale shark sightings still possible

23-26°C 15-20m Mild

Highlights: Pleasant temperatures and good visibility for reef and wreck diving

La Paz
Mexico
19-22°C 15-25m Mild

Highlights: Sea lion colonies are a highlight, good visibility

Good Diving

Guadalupe Island
Mexico
20°C 15-25m