Maldives in March

Hot, calm seas, best visibility for diving.

• 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.

• Ramadan

  ~Feb–Mar 2027 (lunar, check)

  Local cafés closed by day on inhabited islands; shops shorten hours; resorts unaffected.

• Eid al-Fitr (Kuda Eid)

  ~10 Mar 2027 (check)

  Several days of holiday; ferries and Malé offices closed.

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

  Varies (lunar)

  Public holidays; government offices closed.

Crowds · Maldives

Medium

Prices · Maldives

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

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)

• Malé

  Dry, hottest and clearest.