Scuba diving in Papua New Guinea

2 dive regions in Papua New Guinea, each scored month by month for marine life, coral health, visibility, water temperature, currents and weather. Taken together, the diving here is at its best in year-round, but every region has its own season, so check the grid below before you book.

Also see: Indo-Pacific

Best time to dive in Papua New Guinea, region by region

Sorted by each region's best month

Nov2026DecJan2027FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Kimbe BayPapua New Guinea7.67.47.27.27.27.47.57.57.47.47.57.57.57.3
Milne BayPapua New Guinea6.96.86.76.66.66.76.66.46.36.26.56.76.86.8

Overall score out of 10 with balanced priorities, from the current forecast.

Dive regions in Papua New Guinea