Pakistan's diving is concentrated along the Arabian Sea coastline, with the sites in Fin's database sitting near Karachi and Gadani. The three current listings cover a natural reef at Chota Cherna and two wrecks, the Regal Sun and the intentionally sunk American military vessel Navy wreck C 59, both serving as artificial reefs. Depths across these sites are relatively shallow, making them accessible to beginner divers arriving by boat. Water temperatures are warmest in mid-summer and coolest in the winter months, with the calmer October to March window generally offering the best visibility and sea conditions. A small but active operator community is based in Karachi and Gadani.
Monthly water temperature across Pakistan's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water temperatures follow a clear seasonal pattern, rising through spring and peaking in summer before cooling again by winter. The cooler, calmer months from October through March bring the most favourable conditions, while the southwest monsoon brings rough seas and reduced visibility. Divers planning a first visit are best served by targeting this winter window.
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Karachi, Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan
Water temperature around Pakistan ranges from about 23°C in January to 30°C in July, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
In the warm season (about 30°C) a rash guard or 3mm shorty is comfortable in Pakistan; in the coldest months (about 23°C) step up to a 3mm full suit.
Fin maps 3 sites in Pakistan (3 scuba diving sites and 1 snorkelling spots, with some suited to both).
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