Where to Dive in January

The best scuba diving destinations with excellent conditions this month

Excellent Diving

Bonne Terre Mine
United States
12-14°C 30-60m None

Highlights: Stable temperature, exceptional visibility

Homestead Crater
United States
32-34°C 10-20m None

Highlights: Consistent, warm water year-round

Florida Keys
United States
22-25°C 15-25m Mild

Highlights: Good visibility, potential for whale shark sightings offshore.

Channel Islands
United States
12-14°C 10-20m Mild Rainy

Highlights: Good visibility, kelp forests are vibrant, potential for whale sightings.

Hawaii
United States
24-26°C 15-25m Mild

Highlights: Humpback whale season begins

Good Diving

Monterey Bay
United States
13°C 5-10m
Catalina Island
United States
16°C 10-15m
Flower Garden Banks
United States
24°C 15-25m

Out of Season

North Carolina Wrecks
12°C 10-20m
Lake Superior
3°C 5-10m