Scuba Diving in Thailand

Scuba Diving & Weather Planning in Thailand

Watching the Weather is one key to enjoying the best diving in Thailand. Major weather variations are caused by two monsoons.

• The Southwest monsoon determines diving conditions in the Andaman Sea
• The Northeast monsoon affects the Gulf of Thailand.

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Diving Seasons in Thailand

Andaman Sea Diving

In the Andaman the best diving will usually be between November & March. The southwest monsoon blows from June thru October. So while diving in the Andaman sea is possible during the monsoons, visibility and surface conditions are compromised.

Diving in Gulf of Thailand

The best diving in the Gulf of Thailand will be from June thru October. Off season in the Gulf of Thailand is November to March.

Eastern Gulf of Thailand

Visibility will be best from November thru March.

Pattaya Area

Visibility improves after the Central Area rainy season, usually November and is good through thru February.

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