Malaysia

Kuala Dungun

Kuala Dungun sits inland in Terengganu, Malaysia, and is not a coastal diving destination. The city itself has limited diving activity. Nearby the state’s coast along the South China Sea, divers typically access offshore reefs and coastal sites from larger hubs along the Terengganu coast, or via day trips from coastal towns. The best practical take for divers is to use Kuala Dungun as a gateway to nearby dive centers and coastal access points, with most greenwater or freshwater options limited in the immediate vicinity. If you’re chasing diving action, plan to head toward the regional coastal towns where dive centers operate and organize boat trips or shore dives to nearby reefs.

Essential information for traveling in Malaysia

About Malaysia

Sea
South China Sea, Gulf of Thailand, Malacca Stra...
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Languages
MS EN
Demonym
Malaysian
Phone prefix
+60

Practicalities

Currency
MYR
Airports
KUL PEN LGK BKI TWU

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Kuala Dungun

Nearby Dive Centers (4)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Kuala Dungun

The best time to dive in Kuala Dungun

The best months to dive in Kuala Dungun are from March to October. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
26 °C 28 °C 4/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 29 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
27 °C 29 °C 5/10
04 - Apr.
27 °C 30 °C 5/10
05 - May
27 °C 31 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
27 °C 30 °C 5/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 30 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
26 °C 30 °C 4/10
12 - Dec.
26 °C 29 °C 4/10

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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