Qeshm Island sits in the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf and is Iran's largest island, recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark with parts of its coastal environment formally protected. Diving here spans reef and wreck sites ranging from very shallow water to around thirty metres, suiting all skill levels from beginner to advanced. The water is warm year-round, rising to its peak in summer and cooling slightly in the cooler months that many visitors prefer. Expect to encounter green and Ridley turtles, scalloped hammerhead sharks, nurse sharks, lionfish, nudibranchs, and octopus across both reef and wreck terrain.
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Monthly water temperature across Qeshm Island's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water temperature stays warm throughout the year, peaking in mid-summer and dropping to its coolest in late winter, when many divers find conditions most comfortable. Visibility varies by site, from a couple of metres on shallower reef dives to twenty metres or more at cleaner sites, so checking local conditions before departure is advisable.
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Water temperature around Qeshm Island ranges from about 23°C in February to 32°C in August, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
In the warm season (about 32°C) a rash guard or 3mm shorty is comfortable in Qeshm Island; in the coldest months (about 23°C) step up to a 3mm full suit.
Fin maps 7 sites in Qeshm Island (7 scuba diving sites).
