Maldives in April

Hottest; calm before the monsoon; Easter peak.

• Northern atolls · Haa Alif, Noonu, Raa, Baa, Lhaviyanibest weather

  Most pronounced monsoon swing; Hanifaru Bay mantas in Baa May–November.

• Central atolls · Malé (Kaafu), Ari, Vaavu, Meemubest weather

  The north-east monsoon (Iruvai) brings dry, calm weather December–April; south-west (Hulhangu) squalls May–November, with sunny spells between.

• Southern atolls · Laamu, Huvadhoo, Fuvahmulah, Addubest weather

  Near the equator: rain spread through the year, fewer strong seasons; tiger sharks at Fuvahmulah all year.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• National Day, Victory Day, Republic Day, Islam Day

  Varies (lunar)

  Public holidays; government offices closed.

• School and holiday peaks

  Jul–Aug; Chinese New Year; Easter

  Family resorts fill; book early.

Crowds · Maldives

Medium

Prices · Maldives

Medium

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• Northern atolls

  Best weather of the year (Haa Alif, Noonu, Raa, Baa, Lhaviyani)

• Central atolls

  Best weather of the year (Malé (Kaafu), Ari, Vaavu, Meemu)

• Southern atolls

  Best weather of the year (Laamu, Huvadhoo, Fuvahmulah, Addu)