Diving in Mergui Archipelago

Explore 62 dive sites in Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Mergui Archipelago

The warmest water temperatures in Mergui Archipelago occur in May, averaging 30.8°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.5°C
  • February: 28.9°C
  • March: 29.6°C
  • April: 30.7°C
  • May: 30.8°C
  • June: 29.9°C
  • July: 29.5°C
  • August: 29.2°C
  • September: 28.9°C
  • October: 29.0°C
  • November: 29.2°C
  • December: 28.7°C

Marine Life in Mergui Archipelago

Home to 173 recorded species including 106 reef fish, 49 hard corals, 8 seagrass & algae, 3 sharks & rays, 2 other, 2 octopus & squid.

Dive Site Difficulty in Mergui Archipelago

Mergui Archipelago has 24 beginner, 13 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Mergui Archipelago

Based on average water temperature of 29.4°C, currents 7 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°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

Marine Protected Areas in Mergui Archipelago

  • Lampi Marine National Park - Marine National Park and ASEAN Heritage Park (IUCN Category II)

Getting to Mergui Archipelago - Nearest Airports

  • Ranong Airport (UNN), Ranong - 79 km away, approx 102 min travel time
  • Phuket International Airport (HKT), Phuket - 192 km away, approx 225 min travel time
  • Krabi International Airport (KBV), Krabi - 225 km away, approx 260 min travel time

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