Where to Dive in May
The best scuba diving destinations with excellent conditions this month
All Europe
Malta
(5)
Ukraine
(5)
Norway
(7)
Spain
(8)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
(6)
Portugal
(6)
Belgium
(8)
Italy
(10)
Albania
(5)
Croatia
(8)
Czech Republic
(6)
Greece
(10)
Luxembourg
(2)
Monaco
(2)
Montenegro
(4)
Romania
(5)
Gibraltar
(5)
Guernsey
(5)
Isle of Man
(5)
United Kingdom
(12)
Ireland
(8)
Denmark
(7)
France
(7)
Poland
(7)
Netherlands
(6)
Hungary
(5)
Serbia
(5)
Russia
(8)
North Macedonia
(3)
Germany
(8)
Austria
(10)
Jersey
(5)
Switzerland
(7)
Faroe Islands
(6)
Estonia
(7)
Finland
(7)
Sweden
(7)
Slovenia
(5)
Bulgaria
(4)
Lithuania
(4)
Iceland
(6)
Belarus
(4)
Slovakia
(1)
Åland Islands
(6)
Latvia
(5)
Svalbard & Jan Mayen
(4)
Excellent Diving
Saltstraumen
Norway
7-9°C
12-18m
Strong
Rainy
Highlights: Peak of spring bloom, excellent visibility and abundant wildlife
Gulen
Norway
8-11°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Peak plankton bloom, diverse marine life, good for macro photography
Lofoten
Norway
7-9°C
12-18m
Mild
Rainy
Highlights: Spring bloom begins, increased plankton and smaller fish
Tromsø
Norway
4-7°C
15-25m
Mild
Highlights: Midnight sun begins, vibrant kelp forests, good fish life
Narvik
Norway
4-7°C
15-25m
Mild
Highlights: Midnight sun, excellent conditions for exploring the famous wrecks
Trondheim Fjord
Norway
4-7°C
15-25m
Mild
Highlights: Vibrant kelp forests, good fish populations, potential for seals