Best time of the for diving in Oman ?

[Scuba Tom]

Anybody can tell me when is the best time for scuba diving in Oman ?
Some told me that it's better to avoid july or August because it's too hot inside and outside the water. Is that right ?

I got lucky and won a diving trip...so better going at the right time

 

[aquamarin]

Congratulations on your prize

Where in Oman are you diving? - North or south?

July and August are HOT months here, but that has the benefit of a) less tourists and b) no need for wetsuits Diving is quite popular with the local expats during those months. If you want to do anything apart from diving, though, you're better off at a different time of the year, where it's less hot. Also bear in mind that Ramadan falls July 20 - August 20 this year.

I'd suggest April/May/June or October/November for most pleasant air and water temperatures, favoring April/May/June because we have most whale sharks during that time of year...........

Whenever you go, I'm sure you'll have a great time - especially if you're going to Daymaniyat Islands or Musandam.

Greetings from the beach
Karin

 

[thomas linek]

Congratulations on your prize

Where in Oman are you diving? - North or south?

July and August are HOT months here, but that has the benefit of a) less tourists and b) no need for wetsuits Diving is quite popular with the local expats during those months. If you want to do anything apart from diving, though, you're better off at a different time of the year, where it's less hot. Also bear in mind that Ramadan falls July 20 - August 20 this year.

I'd suggest April/May/June or October/November for most pleasant air and water temperatures, favoring April/May/June because we have most whale sharks during that time of year...........

Whenever you go, I'm sure you'll have a great time - especially if you're going to Daymaniyat Islands or Musandam.

Greetings from the beach
Karin

Thanks, looking to go North. Still planning for 2018

 

[thomas linek]

thanks looking for going in 2018 North

 

[Dan]

Just saw this brand new Jonathan Bird’s video of Zebra shark of Oman (published today). He went there in July.

 

[ScubaWithTurk]

Maybe @Searcaigh can be of some assistance ?

 

[Searcaigh]

Maybe @Searcaigh can be of some assistance ?

Original post was in 2012, I'm sure he visited already

September is a good time to visit especially around the Damaniyat Islands.

 

[ScubaWithTurk]

Original post was in 2012, I'm sure he visited already

September is a good time to visit especially around the Damaniyat Islands.

Damn, I missed that. It popped up on "Recent Posts"