Paliton on the western coast of Siquijor Island offers wall diving, drift sites, drop-offs, and shallow reefs across nine sites. The walls at Tambisan and Paliton are the main draw for intermediate divers, with Paliton Wall descending to fifty metres and running as a drift dive in moderate currents. Shallower sites at Solangon and around the marine sanctuary suit beginners and those snorkelling from shore. Water temperatures are warm and stable throughout the year. Recorded species include green sea turtle, ribbon eel, whale shark, bottlenose dolphin, peacock mantis shrimp, and sea krait. Fifteen operators are based in the broader area.
Monthly water temperature across Paliton's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Temperatures remain in the high twenties throughout most of the year, edging toward thirty degrees in the wetter months from June through November. The slight cooling in the early months of the year is barely perceptible and does not require additional thermal protection for most divers.
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Water temperature around Paliton ranges from about 27°C in February to 30°C in November, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
With water around 27–30°C, a rash guard or 3mm shorty works in Paliton year-round.
Fin maps 9 sites in Paliton (8 scuba diving sites and 1 snorkelling spots).
Across Paliton's dive sites, March, April, May and June are most often reported as the best months to visit.
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