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
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park
Philippines
27-30°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Excellent visibility, abundant marine life
Apo Reef
Philippines
26-28°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Excellent visibility, schooling fish, sharks, and turtles.
Anilao
Philippines
26-28°C
15-25m
Mild
Highlights: Good macro photography opportunities, clear waters.
Malapascua Island
Philippines
26-28°C
15-25m
Mild
Highlights: Good chances for thresher shark sightings at Monad Shoal.
Moalboal
Philippines
27-29°C
15-25m
Mild
Highlights: Sardine run in full swing, incredible bait ball action
Puerto Galera
Philippines
26-29°C
15-25m
Mild
Highlights: Good visibility, potential for whale shark sightings offshore.
Verde Island Passage
Philippines
26-29°C
20-30m
Moderate
Highlights: Excellent visibility, strong currents can bring pelagics. Known for its biodiversity.
Panglao Island
Philippines
27-29°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Good visibility, chance of whale sharks offshore.
Good Diving
Padre Burgos
Philippines
29°C
10-20m