Scuba Diving in Djibouti

Explore 41 dive sites and 0 dive centres in Djibouti. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Djibouti Diving at a Glance

1 dive region, 41 dive sites, 205 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Djibouti

UK FCDO: Advises against all travel to parts.

Best Time to Dive in Djibouti

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

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 26.9°C
  • February: Great, water 26.9°C
  • March: Great, water 26.9°C
  • April: Great, water 26.9°C
  • May: Great, water 26.9°C
  • June: Great, water 26.9°C
  • July: Great, water 26.9°C
  • August: Great, water 26.9°C
  • September: Great, water 26.9°C
  • October: Great, water 26.9°C
  • November: Great, water 26.9°C
  • December: Great, water 26.9°C

Recommended Packing List for Djibouti

Based on average water temperature of 26.9°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