Where to dive in June
June swings towards Indonesia's dry season, Malaysia and the Caribbean: Komodo, Tulamben, Bunaken, Sipadan, Belize and Cozumel are in season, and Malta warms to about 22 °C. Socorro's season has ended, with a named storm nearby in 40% of Junes, and the Philippines and Raja Ampat are off season.
Make this list yours: add your level, what you want to see and how warm you like the water.
Personalise for JuneTop 7 places for June
Tulamben and AmedIndonesia
3 of 3 sites in season. Best May to June and October to November.
Water 28–29°CIntermediate +Turtles likelyMatch 98
Bunaken and LembehIndonesia
3 of 3 sites in season. Best April to November.
Water 29°CIntermediate +TurtlesMatch 92
KomodoIndonesia
The site is in season. Best April to December.
Water 27–28°CAdvancedReef sharks, TurtlesMatch 93
Sharm el-SheikhEgypt
3 of 4 sites in season. Best March to November.
Water 25–26°CIntermediate +Hammerheads likelyMatch 90
Sipadan and MabulMalaysia
3 of 3 sites in season. Best April to December.
Water 29°CBeginner +Reef sharks, TurtlesMatch 90
June, by what you want
Better another month
- Revillagigedo (Socorro): good November to May; water 23–25°C in June.
- Similan Islands: best December to April; water 28–29°C in June.
- Anilao: best November to May; water 29–30°C in June.
- Dumaguete and Apo Island: best November to May; water 29°C in June.
Questions about diving in June
Where is the water warmest in June?
Of our trip bases: Koh Tao (about 30°C), Anilao (about 30°C), Palau (about 30°C), on 1991–2020 averages. Each base page shows the typical range for every month.
Where can a new diver go in June?
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.