When is the best time to dive in Tanzania?

The best months to dive in Tanzania are January, February, March when conditions are at their peak.

What is the water temperature in Tanzania for diving?

Water temperatures in Tanzania range from 27.5°C to 28.7°C depending on the time of year.

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January

Excellent

28.3°C

February

Excellent

28.5°C

March

Excellent

28.7°C

Month	Temp (°C)	Visibility (m)	Wave Height	Current	Rating
JanuaryPeak	28.3°C	-	-	Gentle	Excellent
FebruaryPeak	28.5°C	-	-	Gentle	Excellent
MarchPeak	28.7°C	-	-	Mild	Excellent
April	28.7°C	-	-	Very strong	Good
May	28.3°C	-	-	Very strong	Good
June	28°C	-	-	Very strong	Good
July	27.6°C	-	-	Very strong	Good
August	27.5°C	-	-	Very strong	Good
September	27.6°C	-	-	Strong	Great
October	27.8°C	-	-	Strong	Great
November	28.1°C	-	-	Moderate	Great
December	28.5°C	-	-	Moderate	Great

September, October, November offer good diving conditions with fewer crowds and often lower prices.