Where to Dive in January
The best scuba diving destinations with excellent conditions this month
All Asia-Pacific
Thailand
(19)
Maldives
(10)
Myanmar
(4)
Philippines
(14)
India
(5)
Sri Lanka
(8)
Vietnam
(7)
Malaysia
(11)
East Timor
(5)
Cambodia
(4)
Indonesia
(9)
Brunei
(5)
Pakistan
(4)
Japan
(9)
Hong Kong
(8)
Singapore
(3)
Bangladesh
(5)
Georgia
(3)
Taiwan
(7)
China
(7)
South Korea
(5)
Azerbaijan
(3)
Kazakhstan
(4)
Nepal
(4)
Armenia
(1)
Kyrgyzstan
(3)
Tajikistan
(3)
Uzbekistan
(2)
Excellent Diving
North Male Atoll
Maldives
27-29°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Dry season, excellent visibility, manta rays and whale sharks possible
South Male Atoll
Maldives
27-29°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Dry season, excellent visibility, manta rays and whale sharks possible
Raa Atoll
Maldives
27-29°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Excellent visibility, manta rays and whale sharks often seen
Vaavu Atoll
Maldives
27-29°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Clear waters, good for channel dives with sharks
Thaa Atoll
Maldives
27-29°C
15-25m
Mild
Highlights: Good visibility, potential for manta rays and sharks