Saudi Arabia

Yanbu`

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Yanbu` is a coastal city on the western coast of Saudi Arabia, facing the Red Sea. It serves as a gateway to local coastal diving with a handful of nearby dive centers and a modest set of dive sites in the surrounding maritime area. The Red Sea coast offers typical warm, clear water and reef-associated life, though the diving scene here is smaller compared to the major hubs. Expect straightforward access from the city, with local operators handling shore and boat dives to nearby reefs and potential wrecks in the wider Red Sea region. For divers, Yanbu` is a practical base for day trips, training, and exploring nearby dive sites rather than a large-scale destination dive hub.

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 Yanbu`

Nearby Dive Sites (15)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Yanbu`

The best time to dive in Yanbu`

The best months to dive in Yanbu` are from May to October. Temperatures are confortable (31-35°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
23 °C 25 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
22 °C 24 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
26 °C 25 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
28 °C 26 °C 8/10
05 - May
31 °C 27 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
32 °C 28 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
33 °C 30 °C 8/10
08 - Aug.
35 °C 31 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
33 °C 29 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
31 °C 28 °C 8/10
11 - Nov.
28 °C 29 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
22 °C 27 °C 6/10

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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