Saudi Arabia

Makkah Province

Makkah Province - photo 1

Photo by Sliman Ghzwani on Unsplash.

Makkah Province is an inland administrative region in western Saudi Arabia. The province is not a traditional diving hub in itself, and diving opportunities are limited within its borders. Nearby coastal areas on the Red Sea offer the closest options for divers, with access typically via larger nearby cities. The included child administrative regions (Jeddah, Bahrah, Rabigh) are notable urban or coastal zones adjacent to the province, but diving within Makkah Province remains minimal; travelers usually plan trips to the coastline for water activities.

Essential information for traveling in Saudi Arabia

About Saudi Arabia

Sea
Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba, Gulf of Suez, Persian G...
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)

Cities to dive in the Makkah Province region

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

The best times to dive in the Makkah Province region

The best months to dive in Makkah Province are from May to June and October. Temperatures are confortable (29-31°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

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

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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