Where to Dive in October
The best scuba diving destinations with excellent conditions this month
All Asia-Pacific
Maldives
(10)
Japan
(9)
East Timor
(5)
South Korea
(5)
Taiwan
(7)
Georgia
(3)
Philippines
(14)
Thailand
(19)
Hong Kong
(8)
Sri Lanka
(8)
Malaysia
(11)
China
(7)
Brunei
(5)
India
(5)
Vietnam
(7)
Indonesia
(9)
Myanmar
(4)
Pakistan
(4)
Azerbaijan
(3)
Cambodia
(4)
Armenia
(1)
Bangladesh
(5)
Singapore
(3)
Tajikistan
(3)
Uzbekistan
(2)
Nepal
(4)
Kyrgyzstan
(3)
Kazakhstan
(4)
Excellent Diving
Sanya
China
25-29°C
15-25m
Mild
Highlights: Excellent visibility, good chance of seeing turtles and larger reef fish.
Qingdao
China
14-18°C
15-25m
Mild
Highlights: Autumn diving, excellent visibility and cooler temperatures. Kelp forests are vibrant.
25-29°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Excellent visibility, warm waters. Good for seeing turtles and diverse reef life.
Fuxian Lake
China
18-22°C
10-15m
None
Highlights: Excellent conditions as the rainy season ends and water cools slightly.