Scuba Diving in Jordan

Explore 44 dive sites and 20 dive centres in Jordan. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Jordan Diving at a Glance

2 dive regions, 44 dive sites, 20 dive centres, 73 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Jordan

UK FCDO: Advises against all travel to parts.

Best Time to Dive in Jordan

The best months to dive in Jordan are January, May, June, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 21.9°C, current 1 cm/s
  • February: Great, water 20.9°C, current 3.2 cm/s
  • March: Great, water 20.5°C, current 1 cm/s
  • April: Great, water 20.9°C, current 3.2 cm/s
  • May: Great, water 22.7°C, current 4 cm/s
  • June: Great, water 24.5°C, current 4.2 cm/s
  • July: Great, water 25.8°C, current 5.8 cm/s
  • August: Great, water 27.2°C, current 5 cm/s
  • September: Great, water 26.7°C, current 6.1 cm/s
  • October: Great, water 25.5°C, current 5.1 cm/s
  • November: Great, water 24.5°C, current 2.2 cm/s
  • December: Great, water 23.2°C, current 1.4 cm/s

Recommended Packing List for Jordan

Based on average water temperature of 23.7°C, currents 4 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 24°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