Where to Dive in January
The best scuba diving destinations with excellent conditions this month
All Africa
British Indian Ocean Territory
(3)
São Tomé and Príncipe
(5)
Eritrea
(4)
Kenya
(6)
Tanzania
(4)
Réunion
(6)
Sudan
(5)
Egypt
(8)
Equatorial Guinea
(4)
Comoros
(4)
Djibouti
(5)
Mozambique
(7)
South Africa
(9)
Zambia
(2)
Seychelles
(7)
Cabo Verde
(6)
Guinea-Bissau
(3)
Mauritius
(6)
Guinea
(4)
Malawi
(4)
Mayotte
(6)
Madagascar
(9)
Côte d'Ivoire
(4)
Gambia
(5)
Senegal
(5)
Sierra Leone
(4)
Gabon
(3)
Burundi
(1)
Zimbabwe
(2)
Ghana
(4)
Angola
(4)
Libya
(3)
Uganda
(4)
Namibia
(3)
Tunisia
(5)
Algeria
(5)
Morocco
(6)
Nigeria
(3)
Ethiopia
(3)
Rwanda
(1)
Botswana
(1)
Excellent Diving
Sharm El Sheikh
Egypt
21-23°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Good visibility, potential for whale shark sightings further offshore.
Dahab
Egypt
21-23°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Excellent visibility, ideal for exploring the Blue Hole and Canyon.
Tiran Island
Egypt
21-23°C
20-30m
Moderate
Highlights: Good for pelagic sightings, strong currents can bring nutrients