Where to Dive in January

The best scuba diving destinations with excellent conditions this month

Excellent Diving

Sipadan Island
Malaysia
28-30°C 20-30m Mild

Highlights: Excellent visibility, potential for whale shark sightings.

Mabul Island
Malaysia
28-30°C 10-20m Mild Rainy

Highlights: Good macro life, nudibranchs

27-29°C 20-30m Mild

Highlights: Start of the season, good visibility

Lankayan Island
Malaysia
27-30°C 15-25m Mild Rainy

Highlights: Good chance of whale shark sightings

Mataking Island
Malaysia
27-30°C 15-25m Mild Rainy

Highlights: Good visibility, potential for whale shark sightings

Pom Pom Island
Malaysia
28-30°C 15-25m Mild

Highlights: Good chance of seeing turtles, schooling fish

Good Diving

Tioman Island
Malaysia
29°C 10-15m
Redang Island
Malaysia
29°C 10-20m
Perhentian Islands
Malaysia
29°C 10-20m
Tenggol Island
Malaysia
29°C 10-20m
Kapalai Island
Malaysia
30°C 10-20m