Best time to dive Coron
Best wreck visibility December–March (dry season roughly October/November–May); July–October brings heavy rain and possible typhoons. Typical wreck visibility 5–20 m.
Peak season: November–May
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Balanced scoring · forecasts include the 2026/27 El Niño outlook
Confidence: Nov medium · Dec medium · Jan medium · Feb medium · Mar medium · Apr medium · May medium · Jun medium · Jul medium · Aug medium · Sep medium · Oct low · Nov medium · Dec medium
What's good when
Each attribute scored 0–10 for every month
| Nov2026 | Dec | Jan2027 | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelagic & big animals | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Macro life | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Coral & reef health | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Visibility | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Water temperature | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Weather & sea state | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Operations & access | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Wreck diving | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Climate outlook
How this year's forecast differs from a typical year
- Weather & sea state +1 · El Niño suppresses typhoons and rain; La Niña brings more storms (Nov 2026 – February 2027)
- Coral & reef health -1.3 · Heat stress in the months after a strong El Niño (widespread bleaching in 1998) (Apr 2027 – October 2027)
Water temperature & visibility
| Month | Water | Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 28.0 °C (82 °F) | 10–20 m |
| December 2026 | 27.5 °C (82 °F) | 12–20 m |
| January 2027 | 27.0 °C (81 °F) | 15–20 m |
| February 2027 | 27.0 °C (81 °F) | 15–25 m |
| March 2027 | 27.5 °C (82 °F) | 15–25 m |
| April 2027 | 28.5 °C (83 °F) | 15–25 m |
| May 2027 | 29.5 °C (85 °F) | 10–20 m |
| June 2027 | 29.5 °C (85 °F) | 8–15 m |
| July 2027 | 29.0 °C (84 °F) | 5–12 m |
| August 2027 | 29.0 °C (84 °F) | 5–12 m |
| September 2027 | 29.0 °C (84 °F) | 5–12 m |
| October 2027 | 28.5 °C (83 °F) | 8–15 m |
| November 2027 | 28.0 °C (82 °F) | 10–20 m |
| December 2027 | 27.5 °C (82 °F) | 12–20 m |
Marine life calendar
About the diving
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Current strength
- 2 / 5
- Luxury level
- 4 / 5
- Typical depth
- 5–35 m
- Max depth of interest
- 40 m
- Dive styles
- Day boat, Resort, Liveaboard
- Suggested certification
- Advanced Open Water (wreck penetration needs training)
- Nearest airport
- USU
- Snorkelling
- Good
Famous sites: Akitsushima · Irako · Okikawa Maru · Barracuda Lake
Season notes & sources
- Best wreck visibility December–March (dry season roughly October/November–May); July–October brings heavy rain and possible typhoons. Typical wreck visibility 5–20 m.
- Coron's main draw is a fleet of Japanese WWII wrecks in Coron Bay, one of Asia's top wreck destinations.