Saudi Arabia

Jizan

Jizan is a coastal city in southwestern Saudi Arabia that sits near the Red Sea. It acts as a regional gateway for the southern coast and nearby wintering routes, with limited diving activity directly in the city. The area is better known for its culture and proximity to coastal markets, and diving options are not a major draw here. If you’re willing to travel a bit, nearby dive centers along the Red Sea in the region may offer day trips or training opportunities; however, the city itself has minimal dive infrastructure and limited on-site dive sites.

Essential information for traveling in Saudi Arabia

About Saudi Arabia

Sea
Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba, Gulf of Suez, Persian G...
Timezone
Asia/Riyadh
Languages
AR
Demonym
Saudi Arabian
Phone prefix
+966

Practicalities

Currency
SAR
Voltage
230, 127
Plug type
Type G, Type F
Airports
JED MED RUH TIF ELQ

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Jizan

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Jizan

The best time to dive in Jizan

The best months to dive in Jizan are from May and October. Temperatures are confortable (31-32°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
26 °C 28 °C 8/10
02 - Feb.
27 °C 28 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
28 °C 30 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
30 °C 31 °C 9/10
05 - May
32 °C 32 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
33 °C 32 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
34 °C 31 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
31 °C 32 °C 5/10
09 - Sept.
33 °C 32 °C 8/10
10 - Oct.
31 °C 32 °C 8/10
11 - Nov.
29 °C 31 °C 9/10
12 - Dec.
26 °C 28 °C 8/10

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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