India

Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam - photo 1

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Visakhapatnam is a coastal city on the eastern coast of India along the Bay of Bengal. It serves as a practical gateway for divers visiting the Andhra Pradesh coast, with a single dive center nearby and limited local dive sites. The area is more known for its beaches and scenic waterfront than for a high concentration of dive opportunities. If you’re chasing diving, you’ll generally look to day trips from the city to nearby reefs or sanctioned training with the local center, while inland options are limited. The city itself offers easy access to boats, splashes of marine life along the littoral zone, and convenient facilities for travelers passing through.

Essential information for traveling in India

About India

Sea
Andaman Sea, Bay of Bengal, Laccadive Sea, Arab...
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Languages
HI EN
Demonym
Indian
Phone prefix
+91

Practicalities

Currency
INR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type D
Airports
DEL BOM COK GOI HYD

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Visakhapatnam

Nearby Dive Sites (2)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Visakhapatnam

The best time to dive in Visakhapatnam

The best months to dive in Visakhapatnam are from March to April. Temperatures are confortable (28-30°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
23 °C 25 °C 9/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 27 °C 9/10
03 - Mar.
28 °C 28 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
30 °C 29 °C 8/10
05 - May
30 °C 30 °C 5/10
06 - Jun.
30 °C 30 °C 4/10
07 - Jul.
29 °C 29 °C 4/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 31 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
26 °C 28 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
23 °C 25 °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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