Scuba Diving in Greece

Explore 503 dive sites and 167 dive centres in Greece. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Greece Diving at a Glance

8 dive regions, 503 dive sites, 167 dive centres, 52 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Greece

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

US State Department: Level 1 - Exercise Normal Precautions.

Best Time to Dive in Greece

The best months to dive in Greece are June, July, August, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 16.3°C, current 5.5 cm/s
  • February: Great, water 15.6°C, current 4 cm/s
  • March: Great, water 15.4°C, current 4.5 cm/s
  • April: Great, water 16.2°C, current 3.7 cm/s
  • May: Great, water 19.1°C, current 4.4 cm/s
  • June: Great, water 23.1°C, current 4.3 cm/s
  • July: Great, water 25.8°C, current 7.1 cm/s
  • August: Great, water 26.9°C, current 7.3 cm/s
  • September: Great, water 25.5°C, current 6.7 cm/s
  • October: Great, water 23.1°C, current 6.6 cm/s
  • November: Great, water 20.7°C, current 7.1 cm/s
  • December: Great, water 18.3°C, current 5.2 cm/s

Recommended Packing List for Greece

Based on average water temperature of 20.5°C, currents 6 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 21°C water
  • 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