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
North Male Atoll
Maldives
27-29°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Excellent visibility, manta ray season begins
South Male Atoll
Maldives
27-29°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Excellent visibility, manta ray season begins
Vaavu Atoll
Maldives
28-30°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Excellent visibility, ideal for channel dives with sharks
Raa Atoll
Maldives
28-30°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Start of the dry season, excellent visibility, manta rays return
Lhaviyani Atoll
Maldives
28-30°C
20-30m
Mild
Highlights: Return of clearer waters, good for reef diving
Addu Atoll
Maldives
28-30°C
15-25m
Mild
Highlights: Return of clearer waters, good for channel dives
Thaa Atoll
Maldives
28-30°C
15-25m
Mild
Highlights: Start of the dry season, visibility improves, manta rays may appear