Oman

Yankit

Yankit is a coastal locality in the Gulf of Oman within the Muscat Governorate. It serves as a gateway point for nearby dive sites along the Gulf, with a handful of centers and sites within reach. The area offers warm saltwater conditions typical of the Gulf of Oman, with coral-reef habitats, pelagic opportunities, and marine life common to the region. Given limited local dive infrastructure (no active centers listed in this record) divers typically base themselves in larger nearby towns and plan day trips to offshore sites.

Essential information for traveling in Oman

About Oman

Sea
Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf and Ind...
Timezone
Asia/Muscat
Languages
AR
Demonym
Omani
Phone prefix
+968

Practicalities

Currency
OMR
Voltage
230, 240
Plug type
Type G, Type F
Airports
MCT SLL KHS OHR DQM

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Yankit

Nearby Dive Sites (23)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Yankit

The best time to dive in Yankit

The best months to dive in Yankit are from April to October. Temperatures are confortable (29-35°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
20 °C 24 °C 8/10
02 - Feb.
23 °C 24 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
25 °C 25 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
32 °C 28 °C 8/10
05 - May
34 °C 31 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
35 °C 33 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
33 °C 32 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
32 °C 31 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
31 °C 30 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
29 °C 30 °C 9/10
11 - Nov.
24 °C 28 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
23 °C 26 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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