Saudi Arabia

Jazan

Jazan is a coastal city in southwestern Saudi Arabia, lying near the Red Sea. As a gateway to the southern Red Sea region, it serves as a practical base for access to nearby dive sites along the coast, though the city itself is not a primary dive destination. With one local dive center nearby, diving options are more about day trips from Jazan to coastal reefs and marine life in the southern Red Sea than about in-city diving. The area features desert-adjacent coastal environments and warm, relatively calm waters, suitable for short trips or beginner-friendly excursions when conditions permit.

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 Jazan

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Jazan

The best time to dive in Jazan

The best months to dive in Jazan 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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