Where to dive in November
November brings the western Pacific back into season (Raja Ampat, Palau, Anilao and Dumaguete), plus the Maldives and Socorro, where mantas are reliable again. Komodo, Nusa Penida and Tulamben are still in season, with water of about 28–29 °C. Anilao has the highest storm risk of any trip base this month: a named storm passed within 250 km in 47% of Novembers.
Make this list yours: add your level, what you want to see and how warm you like the water.
Personalise for NovemberTop 7 places for November
Tulamben and AmedIndonesia
3 of 3 sites in season. Best May to June and October to November.
Water 29–30°CIntermediate +Turtles likelyMatch 95
Raja AmpatIndonesia
8 of 8 sites in season. Best October to April.
Water 29°CIntermediate +Mantas likelyMatch 91
Nusa Penida and LembonganIndonesia
3 of 3 sites in season. Best July to November.
Water 28°CIntermediate +Mantas likelyMatch 91
KomodoIndonesia
The site is in season. Best April to December.
Water 28–29°CAdvancedReef sharks, TurtlesMatch 95
Sharm el-SheikhEgypt
3 of 4 sites in season. Best March to November.
Water 25–26°CIntermediate +Reef sharks likelyMatch 90
Ari AtollMaldives
3 of 3 sites in season. Best November to April.
Water 28–29°CIntermediate +Reef sharksMatch 90
Bunaken and LembehIndonesia
3 of 3 sites in season. Best April to November.
Water 29°CIntermediate +TurtlesMatch 90
November, by what you want
Mantas
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- Belize atolls: best April to June; water 27–28°C in November.
- Malta and Gozo: best May to October; water 20–21°C in November.
- Koh Tao: best March to September; water 28–29°C in November.
- Cozumel: best April to June; water 27–28°C in November.
Questions about diving in November
Where is the water warmest in November?
Of our trip bases: Tulamben and Amed (about 30°C), Raja Ampat (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 November?
The best matches for a beginner diver, counting only beginner sites no deeper than 18 m: Sipadan and Mabul, Palau, Malta and Gozo. 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.