Where to dive in April
April has more trip bases in season than any other month on Divetip: Southeast Asia, the Maldives, Palau, Belize and Cozumel all line up. Komodo and Sipadan start their best months, Koh Tao and the Similan Islands have water of about 30 °C, and mantas are reliable at Nusa Penida and Socorro.
Make this list yours: add your level, what you want to see and how warm you like the water.
Personalise for AprilTop 7 places for April
Dumaguete and Apo IslandPhilippines
4 of 4 sites in season. Best November to May.
Water 27–28°CIntermediate +TurtlesMatch 94
Similan IslandsThailand
4 of 4 sites in season. Best December to April.
Water 29–30°CIntermediate +Mantas likelyMatch 94
Koh TaoThailand
3 of 3 sites in season. Best March to September.
Water 29–30°CBeginner +Reef sharks likelyMatch 94
KomodoIndonesia
The site is in season. Best April to December.
Water 28–29°CAdvancedReef sharks, TurtlesMatch 93
Ari AtollMaldives
3 of 3 sites in season. Best November to April.
Water 29–30°CIntermediate +Reef sharksMatch 92
April, by what you want
Mantas
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- Ribbon Reefs and Osprey Reef: best November; water 27–28°C in April.
- Malta and Gozo: best May to October; water 15–16°C in April.
- Marsa Alam: good May to August and October to December; water 23–24°C in April.
Questions about diving in April
Where is the water warmest in April?
Of our trip bases: Similan Islands (about 30°C), Koh Tao (about 30°C), Ari Atoll (about 30°C), on 1991–2020 averages. Each base page shows the typical range for every month.
Where can a new diver go in April?
The best matches for a beginner diver, counting only beginner sites no deeper than 18 m: Sipadan and Mabul, Koh Tao, Palau. See all for beginners.
How do you rank these places?
By season (our site seasons and the share of calm days), weather, sites for your level and, when you set them, marine life and water temperature. Typical values are 1991–2020 averages and our site seasons. Always check local conditions with your dive centre.