Scuba Diving in Italy

Explore 575 dive sites and 200 dive centres in Italy. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Italy Diving at a Glance

4 dive regions, 575 dive sites, 200 dive centres, 202 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Italy

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in Italy

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

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Poor, water 15.5°C
  • February: Poor, water 15.5°C
  • March: Poor, water 15.5°C
  • April: Poor, water 15.5°C
  • May: Poor, water 15.5°C
  • June: Poor, water 15.5°C
  • July: Poor, water 15.5°C
  • August: Poor, water 15.5°C
  • September: Poor, water 15.5°C
  • October: Poor, water 15.5°C
  • November: Poor, water 15.5°C
  • December: Poor, water 15.5°C

Recommended Packing List for Italy

Based on average water temperature of 15.5°C.

  • Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 16°C water
  • Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
  • 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