Where to Dive in January
The best scuba diving destinations with excellent conditions this month
All Middle East
Saudi Arabia
(6)
Jordan
(1)
Yemen
(6)
Oman
(7)
Israel
(5)
Cyprus
(5)
Iran
(7)
Qatar
(5)
United Arab Emirates
(5)
Lebanon
(7)
Kuwait
(5)
Bahrain
(4)
Syria
(3)
Türkiye
(11)
Excellent Diving
Umluj
Saudi Arabia
24-27°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Excellent visibility, abundant marine life, potential for dugongs
Red Sea - Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
25-27°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Excellent visibility, good for spotting larger marine life.
Farasan Banks
Saudi Arabia
25-28°C
15-25m
Mild
Highlights: Good visibility, potential for whale shark sightings.
Yanbu
Saudi Arabia
23-26°C
15-25m
Mild
Highlights: Clear waters, good for exploring wrecks and reefs.
Ras Mohammed National Park
Saudi Arabia
22-25°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Cooler waters, excellent visibility for the famous Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef.