Scuba Diving in Jamaica

Explore 46 dive sites and 5 dive centres in Jamaica. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Jamaica Diving at a Glance

3 dive regions, 46 dive sites, 5 dive centres, 414 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Jamaica

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in Jamaica

The best months to dive in Jamaica are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 27.4°C
  • February: Great, water 27.4°C
  • March: Great, water 27.4°C
  • April: Great, water 27.4°C
  • May: Great, water 27.4°C
  • June: Great, water 27.4°C
  • July: Great, water 27.4°C
  • August: Great, water 27.4°C
  • September: Great, water 27.4°C
  • October: Great, water 27.4°C
  • November: Great, water 27.4°C
  • December: Great, water 27.4°C

Recommended Packing List for Jamaica

Based on average water temperature of 27.4°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions