Scuba Diving in Honduras

Explore 184 dive sites and 61 dive centres in Honduras. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Honduras Diving at a Glance

5 dive regions, 184 dive sites, 61 dive centres, 300 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Honduras

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in Honduras

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

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 27.3°C, current 15.1 cm/s
  • February: Great, water 27.2°C, current 20.7 cm/s
  • March: Great, water 27.4°C, current 14.8 cm/s
  • April: Great, water 28°C, current 17.9 cm/s
  • May: Great, water 28.7°C, current 15.9 cm/s
  • June: Great, water 29.3°C, current 13.1 cm/s
  • July: Great, water 29.2°C, current 14.6 cm/s
  • August: Great, water 29.7°C, current 12.2 cm/s
  • September: Great, water 30.1°C, current 11 cm/s
  • October: Great, water 30°C, current 7.8 cm/s
  • November: Great, water 29.1°C, current 10.8 cm/s
  • December: Great, water 28.2°C, current 14.8 cm/s

Recommended Packing List for Honduras

Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C, currents 14 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°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

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