Best Time to Dive in the British Virgin Islands

Diving in the British Virgin Islands is possible all year — but conditions, visibility and marine life change with the seasons. Here is the month-by-month overview.

Peak seasonJanuary · February · March · April · May · December

the British Virgin Islands: diving month by month

JanuaryPeak season

26–27°C

Humpback whales · Sea turtles · Dry season

FebruaryPeak season

25–26°C

Humpback whales · Sea turtles · Dry season

MarchPeak season

25–26°C

Humpback whales · Sea turtles · Dry season

AprilPeak season

26–27°C

Sea turtles · Dry season · Calm sea

MayPeak season

26–27°C

Sea turtles · Calm sea · Top visibility

JuneGood season

27–28°C

Sea turtles · Warm water · Calm sea

JulyGood season

27–28°C

Sea turtles · Warm water · Calm sea

AugustLow / off season

28–29°C

Sea turtles · Wet season · Low season

SeptemberLow / off season

28–29°C

Sea turtles · Wet season · Low season

OctoberLow / off season

28–29°C

Sea turtles · Wet season · Low season

NovemberGood season

27–28°C

Sea turtles · Low season · Wrecks

DecemberPeak season

26–27°C

Sea turtles · Dry season · Calm sea

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