World dive sites

Italy Diving

Land Temperature:
Temperate climate with regional variations. Southern Italy average temperature is 6°C (43°F) in winter and 25°C (77°F) in summer.

Water Temperature:
14°C (57°F) in winter to 24°C (75°F) in summer.

When to go:
Summer months are best and many dive centres close in the winter months.

Wetsuit required:
5mm or dry suit

Visibility:
10-35m

Diving types:
Shore dives and boat dives. Drift dives and deep dives. Rocky reefs, caverns, caves, wrecks and statues.

Experience Level:
Intermediate to Experienced.

Marine life:
Coral, sponges, wrasse, eels, grouper,octopus, crab, lobster, sea stars, sea urchins.

After diving:
Roman ruins, Venice canals, renaissance art, designer shopping, Alps skiing, good food and drink.