Thailand

Ko Tao

More people learn to dive on Ko Tao than almost anywhere on the planet, and the economies of scale show: an Open Water course here costs less than a weekend of European lift passes, often with basic accommodation thrown in.

Best forTropical
Approx. flying time~16h 55m from Los Angeles
Nearest airportNa Thon (USM)

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About this place

Shallow bays like Ao Leuk suit snorkellers; whale sharks make cameo appearances at Sail Rock. Shop around the schools in person and pick small class sizes over the cheapest price.

Featured in Ten tropical snorkel and dive spots perfect for first-timers

When to go

Daytime highs run from about 26°C in January to 28°C in May. Driest in January; wettest in October, with rain on about 28 days. The sea is warmest in May at around 32°C, coolest at 28°C.

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August28° · rain 18 days · sea 30°Warm and often wet.

Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis).

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