Where to Dive in January

The best scuba diving destinations with excellent conditions this month

Excellent Diving

27-30°C 20-30m Mild

Highlights: Excellent visibility, whale shark sightings possible

Hikkaduwa
Sri Lanka
27-30°C 15-25m Mild

Highlights: Good visibility, chance of seeing turtles and reef fish.

Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
27-29°C 15-25m Mild

Highlights: Excellent visibility, ideal for exploring Pigeon Island National Park.

Kalpitiya
Sri Lanka
27-30°C 15-25m Mild

Highlights: Good visibility, potential for whale sharks

Mirissa
Sri Lanka
27-30°C 15-25m Mild

Highlights: Good visibility, possibility of blue whales

Unawatuna
Sri Lanka
27-30°C 15-25m Mild

Highlights: Good visibility, potential for whale shark sightings offshore

Good Diving

Weligama
Sri Lanka
29°C 10-20m
Negombo
Sri Lanka
30°C 10-15m