When to go · Maldives

Maldives, month by month

The best months for Maldives: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr.

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Month by month

JanuaryGreatDry, calm, excellent visibility; early January still peak-priced.Northern atolls: best weather · Central atolls: best weather · Southern atolls: fineCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
FebruaryGreatThe driest month; Chinese New Year peak.Northern atolls: best weather · Central atolls: best weather · Southern atolls: fineCrowds: High · 3 festivals or holidays
MarchGreatHot, calm seas, best visibility for diving.Northern atolls: best weather · Central atolls: best weather · Southern atolls: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
AprilGreatHottest; calm before the monsoon; Easter peak.Northern atolls: best weather · Central atolls: best weather · Southern atolls: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
MayMixedSouth-west monsoon arrives: squalls and rough transfers; big discounts; mantas start in Baa.Northern atolls: rainy · Central atolls: rainy · Southern atolls: fineCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
JuneMixedWettest month in the north; surf season; lowest prices.Northern atolls: rainy · Central atolls: rainy · Southern atolls: rainyCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
JulyMixedMixed weather, sunny spells; family holiday demand; Hanifaru Bay mantas.Northern atolls: rainy · Central atolls: fine · Southern atolls: fineCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
AugustMixedLike July; manta peak in Baa.Northern atolls: fine · Central atolls: fine · Southern atolls: fineCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
SeptemberMixedShowers and wind; good value.Northern atolls: rainy · Central atolls: rainy · Southern atolls: fineCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
OctoberMixedTransition month; showers; whale sharks in South Ari.Northern atolls: rainy · Central atolls: rainy · Southern atolls: rainyCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
NovemberMixedRain easing late; diving improves; prices rise before Christmas.Northern atolls: rainy · Central atolls: rainy · Southern atolls: rainyCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
DecemberGoodDry season begins; 20 December onward is the most expensive time of year.Northern atolls: fine · Central atolls: fine · Southern atolls: rainyCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays

Weather by region

How each climate zone rates each month.

Weather rating by region and month
Region	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Northern atollsHaa Alif, Noonu, Raa, Baa, Lhaviyani	Best	Best	Best	Best	Wet	Wet	Wet	OK	Wet	Wet	Wet	OK
Central atollsMalé (Kaafu), Ari, Vaavu, Meemu	Best	Best	Best	Best	Wet	Wet	OK	OK	Wet	Wet	Wet	OK
Southern atollsLaamu, Huvadhoo, Fuvahmulah, Addu	OK	OK	Best	Best	OK	Wet	OK	OK	OK	Wet	Wet	Wet