The Maldives comprises over a thousand islands, offering crystal clear blue seas and stunning beaches. Many visitors will head straight to the country’s beach resorts. These vary in price – talk to Rockbird about which islands and resorts will suit your needs and budget, so you can get straight to relaxing in luxury.
The Maldives are a series of 26 atolls, surrounded by reefs with burgeoning marine life making for a perfect diving and underwater photography destination complete with enormous manta rays and docile whale sharks. Resorts on the North Ari Atoll and Biyadoo Island have some of the best access to great diving sites. If diving is your main reason for, you should consider a live-aboard diving boat: a floating hotel that takes your around the best diving sites without the need to return to an island every night.
Malé, the country’s capital city, is an experience of its own. The Muslim city welcomes its visitors with bustling markets and bazaars, traditional mosques and trendy cafes.
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Travel Guide
Visiting the Maldives in January
Peak dry season – blue skies, calm seas and great visibility for snorkelling and diving. Early January stays busy after the Christmas holidays.
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Visiting the Maldives in February
One of the driest, sunniest months – perfect for honeymoons and February half term (book early for half term).
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Visiting the Maldives in March
Hot, dry and calm, with excellent conditions for diving and seaplane transfers.
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Visiting the Maldives in April
The last of the dry season, with warm seas and very little rain – a lovely time for an Easter family holiday.
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Visiting the Maldives in May
The south-west monsoon arrives, bringing more showers and humidity, but prices drop and it's still warm.
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Visiting the Maldives in June
Wetter and breezier, but showers tend to be short and warm – good value.
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Visiting the Maldives in July
A mix of sun and showers, with good surf in the southern atolls. Popular for summer holidays.
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Visiting the Maldives in August
Showers and sunshine, with excellent manta ray encounters in Baa Atoll.
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Visiting the Maldives in September
Often the wettest month, but still warm and one of the best-value times to visit.
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Visiting the Maldives in October
The weather starts to settle, with more sunshine. October half term is popular over a short window of dates, so book early.
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Visiting the Maldives in November
The dry season returns, with calmer seas and clearer water – great value before the festive peak.
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Visiting the Maldives in December
The dry season is back in full swing. Christmas and New Year are the busiest and most expensive times, so book as early as possible, ideally 11–12 months ahead.
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Climate Chart
| Destination | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Male | 28°C 36mm |
29°C 36mm |
29°C 37mm |
30°C 45mm |
30°C 135mm |
29°C 40mm |
29°C 52mm |
29°C 81mm |
29°C 65mm |
29°C 135mm |
29°C 131mm |
29°C 126mm |
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