Diving in Ustica

Best Time to Dive in Ustica

The warmest water temperatures in Ustica occur in January, averaging 15.5°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 15.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 15.5°C (air: 13.6°C)
• February: 15.5°C (air: 13.5°C)
• March: 15.5°C (air: 13.6°C)
• April: 15.5°C (air: 15.0°C)
• May: 15.5°C (air: 18.5°C)
• June: 15.5°C (air: 22.7°C)
• July: 15.5°C (air: 26.4°C)
• August: 15.5°C (air: 27.0°C)
• September: 15.5°C (air: 24.9°C)
• October: 15.5°C (air: 21.6°C)
• November: 15.5°C (air: 18.6°C)
• December: 15.5°C (air: 15.3°C)

Marine Life in Ustica

Home to 63 recorded species including 41 reef fish, 4 whales & dolphins, 3 other, 3 hard corals, 3 crabs & lobsters, 2 seagrass & algae.

Dive Site Difficulty in Ustica

Ustica has 1 beginner, 1 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Ustica

Based on average water temperature of 15.5°C.

• Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 15°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

Marine Protected Areas in Ustica

• Riserva naturale orientata/integrale Isola di Panarea e scogli viciniori - Regional/Provincial Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Riserva naturale marina Isole Egadi - Natural Marine Reserve and Natural Protected Marine Areas (IUCN Category IV)
• Area marina protetta Isole Ciclopi - Natural Marine Reserve and Natural Protected Marine Areas (IUCN Category IV)
• Riserva naturale regionale delle Isole dello Stagnone di Marsala - Regional/Provincial Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Area marina protetta Isola di Ustica - Natural Marine Reserve and Natural Protected Marine Areas (IUCN Category IV)
• Riserva naturale orientata/integrale Isola di Stromboli e Strombolicchio - Regional/Provincial Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Vendicari - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category IV)
• Riserva naturale integrale Isola di Lachea e Faraglioni dei Ciclopi - Regional/Provincial Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Ia)
• Riserva naturale orientata Laghetti di Marinello - Regional/Provincial Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Riserva naturale orientata Capo Gallo - Regional/Provincial Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Area naturale marina protetta Capo Gallo - Isola delle Femmine - Natural Marine Reserve and Natural Protected Marine Areas (IUCN Category IV)
• Plemmirio - Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance (Barcelona Convention) (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
• Area marina protetta Plemmirio - Natural Marine Reserve and Natural Protected Marine Areas (IUCN Category IV)
• Fondali Scogli di Isca - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Zona costiera fra Briatico e Nicotera - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali di Pizzo Calabro - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali di Capo Vaticano - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali Capo Cozzo - S. Irene - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Capo S. Giovanni - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Capo Spartivento - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Calanchi di Palizzi Marina - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fiumara Amendolea (incluso Roghudi, Chorio e Rota Greco) - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Costa Viola e Monte S. Elia - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Spiaggia di Brancaleone - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Spiaggia di Pilati - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali da Punta Pezzo a Capo dell'Armi - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali di Scilla - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Isole dello Stagnone di Marsala - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Saline di Marsala - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali dell'Arcipelago delle Isole Egadi - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali del Golfo di Custonaci - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali dell'isola dello Stagnone di Marsala - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Capo Gallo - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali dell'isola di Ustica - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Laguna di Oliveri - Tindari - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Isola di Panarea e Scogli Viciniori - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Isole di Stromboli e Strombolicchio - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali di Taormina - Isola Bella - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali dell'Arcipelago delle Isole Eolie - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali di Capo San Marco - Sciacca - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Isole dei Ciclopi - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali di Acicastello (Isola Lachea - Ciclopi) - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Isola dei Porri - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali Foce del Fiume Irminio - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali di Brucoli - Agnone - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali di Vendicari - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali dell'isola di Capo Passero - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Costa Viola - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Arcipelago delle Egadi - area marina e terrestre - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Stagnone di Marsala e Saline di Trapani - area marina e terrestre - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Monti Peloritani, Dorsale Curcuraci, Antennamare e area marina dello stretto di Messina - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Arcipelago delle Eolie - area marina e terrestre - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Biviere di Lentini, tratto mediano e foce del Fiume Simeto e area antistante la foce - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali del Plemmirio - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Saline di Augusta - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Area marina protetta Capo Milazzo - Natural Marine Reserve and Natural Protected Marine Areas (IUCN Category IV)
• Banchi di Marettimo - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali dello Zingaro - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Area Marina di Capo Passero - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali di Capo Zafferano - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali di Capo Milazzo - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali di Torre Salsa - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Saline di Augusta - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fondali di Isola delle Femmine - Capo Gallo - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Palinuro Seamount - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Ustica - Nearest Airports

• Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), Catania - 87 km away, approx 110 min travel time
• Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO), Palermo - 110 km away, approx 135 min travel time
• Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport (SUF), Lamezia Terme (CZ) - 196 km away, approx 228 min travel time