Scuba Diving in Venezuela

Explore 54 dive sites and 5 dive centres in Venezuela. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Venezuela Diving at a Glance

2 dive regions, 54 dive sites, 5 dive centres, 439 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Venezuela

UK FCDO: Advises against all travel to parts.

Best Time to Dive in Venezuela

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

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 27.5°C
  • February: Great, water 27.5°C
  • March: Great, water 27.5°C
  • April: Great, water 27.5°C
  • May: Great, water 27.5°C
  • June: Great, water 27.5°C
  • July: Great, water 27.5°C
  • August: Great, water 27.5°C
  • September: Great, water 27.5°C
  • October: Great, water 27.5°C
  • November: Great, water 27.5°C
  • December: Great, water 27.5°C

Recommended Packing List for Venezuela

Based on average water temperature of 27.5°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°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