Where to dive in July
July is Indonesia's month: Komodo, Bunaken and Nusa Penida are in season, and mantas are reliable at Nusa Penida, where the water cools to about 27 °C. Koh Tao and Sipadan are in season too. Malta reaches about 25 °C and the Red Sea 28–29 °C, with hammerheads likely at Sharm el-Sheikh and Marsa Alam.
Make this list yours: add your level, what you want to see and how warm you like the water.
Personalise for JulyTop 7 places for July
Bunaken and LembehIndonesia
3 of 3 sites in season. Best April to November.
Water 28–29°CIntermediate +TurtlesMatch 94
Nusa Penida and LembonganIndonesia
3 of 3 sites in season. Best July to November.
Water 26–27°CIntermediate +MantasMatch 94
KomodoIndonesia
The site is in season. Best April to December.
Water 26–27°CAdvancedReef sharks, TurtlesMatch 93
Sharm el-SheikhEgypt
3 of 4 sites in season. Best March to November.
Water 27–28°CIntermediate +Hammerheads likelyMatch 90
Sipadan and MabulMalaysia
3 of 3 sites in season. Best April to December.
Water 28–29°CBeginner +Reef sharks, TurtlesMatch 90
Marsa AlamEgypt
3 of 4 sites in season. Good May to August and October to December.
Water 28–29°CIntermediate +Hammerheads likelyMatch 88
July, by what you want
Better another month
- Revillagigedo (Socorro): good November to May; water 25–27°C in July.
- Similan Islands: best December to April; water 28–29°C in July.
- Belize atolls: best April to June; water 28–29°C in July.
- Anilao: best November to May; water 28–29°C in July.
Questions about diving in July
Where is the water warmest in July?
Of our trip bases: Koh Tao (about 29°C), Truk Lagoon (about 29°C), Bunaken and Lembeh (about 29°C), on 1991–2020 averages. Each base page shows the typical range for every month.
Where can a new diver go in July?
The best matches for a beginner diver, counting only beginner sites no deeper than 18 m: Malta and Gozo, Sipadan and Mabul, Koh Tao. 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.