Vanuatu Dive Calendar

Expect the highest water temperature in Vanuatu to sit around 29°C, with cooler waters at a lower temperature of 23°C this month.

Visibility varies during the wet season of the month. Although still suitable for divers to explore marine life, you can expect the depth to drop to around 10-15 meters.

In January, Vanuatu has an average temperature of around 30°C, so pleasantly warm. It drops to around 23°C in the evening.

When diving in Vanuatu, you benefit from warm waters, which are appealing for a diverse marine ecosystem. From corals to sea turtles and all types of fish.

There are common sightings of some divers mentioning sharks and rays.

As part of the wetter and warmer months of the year in Vanuatu, there are some top dive sites worth exploring.

The historic SS President Coolidge is a notable choice for many divers, as are the WWII wrecks.

January is a great month for drivers of all experience levels. The calm and shallow reef dives in Aore Wall or Cindy's Reef make for a great option for beginners.

SS President Coolidge is often recommended for those who are advanced and technical divers.

Like January, water temperatures stay the same at around 29°C, with cooler waters at a lower temperature of 23°C.

Again, visibility tends to decrease to around 10-15 meters, similar to January's average visibility.

During the day, you can expect around 29°C and at night, around 26°C.

It's hot and humid, though, so it's good to be prepared for that. Cyclone risks are present during this month, too.

February offers a fantastic opportunity to explore and enjoy year-round biodiversity, including vibrant coral reefs to a diverse range of fish life.

You'll likely see plenty of Yellowfin Tuna and schools of snappers, sharks and barracudas.

For diving sites this month, it's a good time to check out SS President Coolidge, as well as the coral reefs available near our site.

There will likely be fewer crowds, often due to the warmer weather.

February offers excellent opportunities for divers of all experience levels.

Again, like in January, divers of an advanced level are best exploring the deeper wrecks, with beginners staying closer to the coral reefs.

You can expect highs of 28°C in the waters to lows of 23°C.

Similar to the other months above, you'll likely see a visibility of around 10-15 meters.

March brings a lot of hot and humid weather still, although it tends to tail off as the wet season comes to an end.

While some rain is to be expected, it's unlikely to be constant, making it a great location to visit for those who want more sunshine.

During this time of year, you've got plenty of coral reefs to view, as well as plenty of fish species to explore.

Vanuatu offers plenty of diving sites to get stuck into, regardless of your experience.

For the best dive sites for this month, we recommend you check out SS President Collidge, as well as the Million Dollar Point near Espiritu Santo.

This time of year will likely be more of an opportunity for the advanced divers. As an advanced diver, you'll be able to find more to explore from the wreck dives.

The wreck dives can go to 70 meters, so definitely one for those with more experience.

Cooling down slightly, you can expect temperatures at around 28°C to 23°C.

Staying consistent, visibility drops to around 10-15 meters, so still excellent for divers looking to explore the wrecks.

With warm but less humid weather to enjoy, April marks the beginning of the dry season for Vanuatu.

The risk of cyclones decreases significantly during this time of year, too.

It's peak diving season during April, which means you'll get to see a lot on your dives.

Colourful coral reefs, for example and fish species like sea turtles and sharks will be available to spot.

For wreck diving, it's worth checking out the Million Dollar Point site, as well as the vibrant coral reefs, like the Fantastic Reef on Espiritu Santo.

April makes for a suitable month for all experience levels, though conditions will vary depending on which site is best. Experienced divers are recommended for the deeper wrecks, like the SS President Coolidge.

Temperatures are a more palatable 27°C and at the lower end of the scale, 23°C.

Visibility starts to fluctuate during this time of the year, but it's still considered excellent. You'll get up to 30 meters during this month, potentially.

In May, you'll get average temperatures of around 28°C in the day and 22°C at night.

Rainfall averages around 13 days out of the month and sits at 196mm.

May offers some jaw-dropping highlights like the humpback whale, whale sharks, various tropical fish, as well as interactions with rays and turtles.

May falls outside of Vanuatu's prime time of scuba diving, but you can still find some excellent diving sites in the SS President Coolidge Wreck or experience unique coral formations at Cindy's Reef.

From beginners to advanced divers, Vanuatu offers plenty of opportunities during this month of the year to discover all of the wonderful sea life and diving sites.

During June, you'll see temperatures drop a little further. Highest temperatures stick around the 26°C mark, and drop ever so slightly to 23°C.

You'll get good visibility at this point of the year, reaching up to around 30 meters, or potentially more if you're lucky.

The weather in Vanuatu during June is around 27°C and lows of 24°C.

The high humidity, though, is likely to make you feel hotter, so that's something to be conscious of when packing.

As well as that, you'll get a good amount of sunlight hours and a mix of sunny/partly cloudy days.

Marine life provides plenty of diverse tropical fish. Sharks, turtles and larger species like manta rays and hammerhead sharks are common this time of year.

Best dive sites for this time of year include the world-class site of the SS President Coolidge Wreck and USS Tucker – one of the most notable dive sites available.

While experienced divers can take advantage of the deeper wrecks, novices and beginners can enjoy the beautiful corals and fish, thus making it a great time of year for everyone to enjoy.

Temperatures are average when compared to the rest of the year, at 26°C to lows of 22°C.

The visibility during this time of the year is good, reaching around 30 meters or more, depending on the day you go diving.

You can expect average highs at around 26-27°C and lows in the lower 20s.

Generally sunny, you'll get about six hours of daylight. July isn't entirely rain-free, though, so expect around 3-15 rainy days, along with 98mm-130mm of rainfall.

In July, divers can expect excellent visibility. Sharks, rays and potentially sea turtles can be spotted.

The most popular dive site during this time of year is the SS President Coolidge. Some of the WWII wrecks are worth exploring, too, depending on your dive experience.

There are plenty of coral reefs to explore, though, for those with beginner experience of diving.

For all experience levels, this time of year is perfect to travel to Vanuatu for diving.

Cooler water temperatures make this a great opportunity for both beginners and advanced divers.

Water temperatures are typically at a height of 26°C to a low of 21°C.

Again, visibility is great during this time of the year, potentially reaching up to 30 meters or more.

Average air temperature reaches 27°C in the day and 20°C during the night.

It's generally quite warm in Vanuatu, but rainfall can range from moderate to heavy.

Vanuatu at this time of year offers a wide variety of marine life. From angelfish to clownfish, turtles and sharks.

For the best dive spots for August, divers should explore many of the wrecks in the Vanuatu area.

From the MV Tui Tawaite to the Million Dollar Point off Espiritu. There's a lot to see with great visibility at those depths.

As one of the coolest and driest months for diving, this time of the year is best for experienced divers who have advanced certifications. Basic diving is possible, but it's not the ideal time for beginners to start diving.

Highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C make this one of the cooler months to dive in.

Visibility reaches around 30 meters regularly and potentially more on occasion.

The temperature during September is very stable. Average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.

The marine life highlights for this month are vast. You can expect to see marine life, including rays, dolphins, whales, sea turtles and more.

It's peak diving season, which makes it the best time to explore all of the historical wreck sites from the F4U Corsair to the USS Tucker.

Vanuatu is excellent for divers of all levels, but the slightly cooler waters this month might put off those who are beginners to diving.

Temperatures creep up slightly to 27°C with lows of 22°C.

With visibilities reaching 20 to 30 meters and beyond, it offers a great visual of wrecks.

Daily high temperatures in October are upwards of 27°C to 28°C. It rarely falls below 25°C.

You can expect up to 199 hours of sunlight, ideal for those who want to soak up the sun.

From diverse tropical fish to turtles around the coral reefs, there's a lot of marine life to explore in October.

You can also find reef sharks and larger pelagic species like Yellowfin Tuna. You can even experience coral spawning during this time of the year, which is a unique spectacle to observe.

The best dive sites to enjoy in October would be the Million Dollar Point, as well as many of the WWII wrecks that have ended up on the seabed floor.

There are also plenty of reefs and underwater caves to explore this season.

Excellent for divers of all experience levels, as the waters are warm and clear. However, visibility can be affected by potential plankton blooms.

Water temperatures are often at their lowest at this point of the year, with highs of 28°C to lows of 23°C.

As November is part of the wet season, visibility tends to be a lot worse than in most months, dropping to around 10-15 meters at best.

In Vanuatu, November marks the beginning of the hot, humid, and wetter summer season, meaning temperatures reach highs of 28°C to lows of 23°C.

Diving in Vanuatu during November offers plenty of opportunities to see all of the colourful reefs on offer, as well as various fish species and sea turtles.

There are plenty of dive sites to enjoy, especially when it comes to the wrecks available.

From the Million Dollar Point featuring historical military equipment to iconic shipwrecks like the SS President Coolidge.

It's worth visiting Vanuatu for diving opportunities, whether you're a beginner or an expert.

Highs of 28°C and lows expected at around 23°C.

Visibility is likely to range around 15-35 meters, depending on the dive sites, but you can get up to 40 meters of visibility near Port Vila.

Temperatures are warm despite it being the rainy season, making it perfect for a warm festive holiday. Daytime temperature usually sits at 30°C, and lower temperatures are around 24°C.

There are many marine life highlights to enjoy in December. Excellent visibility makes it great for encountering whale sharks, as well as the coral reefs that will be teeming with sea turtles and reef fish.

Popular diving sites for this time of year include the WWII wrecks as well as the coral reefs.

This is a great month for divers of all experience levels to enjoy.