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Diving in Side in July: Warmest Water, Brightest Light, Busiest Boats

Diving in Side in July means the warmest sea of the year — around 27–28 °C — the hottest air, and the fullest boats of the season. For most visitors that is a gift: a thin suit is plenty, nobody shivers on the surface interval, and the shallow reefs glow. The trade-off is heat and crowds on land, which is why an early departure is the most pleasant way to dive this month. Our Side Underwater Museum trip is €45 for a seven-hour day, and Kumköy is €43.

At 27–28 °C the wetsuit stops being about warmth and becomes protection from sun and stray stings; most divers are entirely comfortable in the suit we hand out. Beginners spend the day in that warm upper layer anyway — 5–8 m on the morning dive and about 13 m at most on the second, an instructor within arm's reach — and July light is at its most generous there: the high summer sun falls almost vertically onto the sculptures of the underwater museum at roughly 12 m, so colour and detail read clearly without a torch. Certified divers going towards 30 m, or deeper on sites such as the Paris II wreck at 21–31 m, meet a distinctly cooler layer beneath all that surface warmth — a relief after the sun on deck.

July is peak season here, so places fill quickly and popular dates go first; reserve early rather than the night before. Clarity is generally finest in late spring and early summer, and again in autumn — midsummer is still good but more variable, with more boat traffic overhead. Pack for the sun, not the cold: high-factor sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a rash guard for between dives, and more drinking water than you think you need. Dehydration is the quiet risk of a hot diving day.

July suits first-timers, families on school holidays and anyone who wants to step into the sea without hesitating — see our discover scuba diving page if this is your first breath underwater. Reserve free online and pay on the day, cash or card, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Hotel pickup is in the morning and we confirm the exact time the evening before; for availability on your dates, just message us.

Dive tripDepartureAdultChild
Thrilling Scuba Diving Adventure in AlanyaAlanya€43€26Book
Side Scuba Diving & Underwater Museum Tour: Dive into the Deep BlueSide€45€27Book
Exciting Scuba Diving Tour from AntalyaAntalya€50€30Book
Scuba Diving Tour from KemerKemer€43€26Book
Scuba Diving Adventure from KumköyKumköy€43€26Book

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FAQ

How warm is the sea in Side in July?+

Around 27–28 °C at the surface — the warmest stretch of the Antalya diving year, up from about 17 °C in winter. On deeper certified dives towards 30 m you will still feel a cooler layer below the warm surface water, but the wetsuit provided handles it comfortably.

Do I need a thick wetsuit in July?+

No. In July the suit is mostly sun and sting protection rather than insulation, and the equipment we include covers it. Everything is part of the price — tank, regulator, BCD, wetsuit, mask, fins and weights — so there is nothing to hire or add on the day.

Is visibility good for diving in July?+

Yes, generally good, though clarity is usually at its very best in late spring and early summer and again in autumn. Midsummer is a little more variable and the water is busier with boats. What July does give you is exceptional light: the high sun makes shallow sites such as the sculptures at about 12 m unusually bright.

Are the boats crowded in July, and how far ahead should I book?+

July is the busiest month of the season, so boats fill and the most popular dates go first — book as early as your plans allow rather than the day before. Reserving is free online, you pay on the day, and you can cancel free up to 24 hours before. Message us for availability on specific dates.

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Diving in Side in August: The Warmest Water and the Fullest BoatsAugust is Side's warmest diving month — sea about 28–29 °C, barely any wetsuit needed, peak-season boats. Trips €43–50, all-inclusive, pay on the day.Diving in Side in September: Prices, Sea Temperature and What the Month Is Really LikeSeptember in Side: sea around 27–28 °C, calmer boats and excellent visibility. All-inclusive dive days from €43 — reserve free, pay on the day.Diving in Side in October: Warm Water, Autumn Clarity, Quiet BoatsOctober diving in Side: sea around 24–25 °C, autumn clarity, half-empty boats and full all-inclusive day trips from €43. Book free, pay on the day.Diving in Side in November: What the Water Is Really LikeDiving in Side in November: around 21 °C water, autumn clarity and near-empty boats. What the wetsuit feels like, what to pack, how to check availability.Diving in Side in April: Cool Water, Clear Water, Empty BoatsApril diving in Side: about 18-19 °C water, often excellent visibility, thin crowds and the same €43-50 all-inclusive day trips. Wetsuit and packing advice.Diving in Side in May: The Coast's Quiet Sweet SpotMay diving in Side: sea around 21-22°C, bright clear water, quiet boats. What to pack, who it suits, and what a full day with 2 dives costs.
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