Scuba Diving in Peru

Explore 39 dive sites and 9 dive centres in Peru. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Peru Diving at a Glance

2 dive regions, 39 dive sites, 9 dive centres, 100 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Peru

UK FCDO: Advises against all but essential travel to parts.

US State Department: Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution.

Best Time to Dive in Peru

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

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 23.2°C
  • February: Great, water 23.2°C
  • March: Great, water 23.2°C
  • April: Great, water 23.2°C
  • May: Great, water 23.2°C
  • June: Great, water 23.2°C
  • July: Great, water 23.2°C
  • August: Great, water 23.2°C
  • September: Great, water 23.2°C
  • October: Great, water 23.2°C
  • November: Great, water 23.2°C
  • December: Great, water 23.2°C

Recommended Packing List for Peru

Based on average water temperature of 23.2°C.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 23°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