Mexico

San José

San José - photo 1

Photo by Vagamood Sundaze on Unsplash.

San José in Quintana Roo sits inland from the Caribbean coast and is not a direct diving destination. The city acts mainly as a gateway to nearby coastal dive sites and freshwater cenotes in the broader region. There are a couple of local dive centers within reachable distance that cater to visitors with basic courses and equipment rental, but expect the diving to come from day trips to the coast or cenotes rather than in-city diving. If you’re planning a dive trip, focus on the wider Riviera Maya area for actual dive sites and centers, with San José serving as a potential logistics base or stopover.

Essential information for traveling in Mexico

About Mexico

Sea
Caribbean Sea, Gulf of California, Gulf of Mexi...
Timezone
America/Cancun
Languages
ES
Demonym
Mexican
Phone prefix
+52

Practicalities

Currency
MXN
Voltage
127, 220
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
CUN CZM SJD LAP TIJ

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around San José

Nearby Dive Sites (66)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around San José

The best time to dive in San José

The best months to dive in San José are from August to October. Temperatures are confortable (27-29°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
25 °C 27 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 27 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
26 °C 28 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
27 °C 28 °C 7/10
05 - May
28 °C 29 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 29 °C 5/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 29 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
29 °C 30 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 30 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 30 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
26 °C 29 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
25 °C 28 °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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