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The Maldives

Snorkeling & Diving in The Maldives

Dive into pristine coral gardens. Baa Atoll and Hanifaru Bay offer seasonal aggregations of hundreds of feeding manta rays and gentle whale sharks.

Right Now (Jul)
Good Season
Great conditions with fewer crowds.
12-Month Calendar
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Best months at a glance
January
Peak
February
Peak
March
Peak
April
Peak
May
Good
June
Good
July
Good
August
Good
September
Good
October
Good
November
Okay
December
Okay
Conditions

Weather & Conditions

MonthHigh / LowRain DaysConditions
Jan82.6° / 79.8°F6Peak
Feb83° / 80.4°F4Peak
Mar83.5° / 80.5°F7Peak
Apr84.7° / 81.5°F8Peak
May84.5° / 80.9°F13Good
Jun84.2° / 81.3°F9Good
Jul83.8° / 80.6°F11Good
Aug83.7° / 80.7°F10Good
Sep83.3° / 80°F12Good
Oct83.2° / 79.6°F13Good
Nov82.6° / 79.3°F16Okay
Dec82.7° / 79.2°F14Okay
Locations

Where to Go

Airport
Velana Airport (MLE)

Main international runway located on Hulhulé Island next to the capital.

Capital Hub
Malé City

One of the most densely populated capital cities in the world, serving as the commercial core.

Natural Feature
Baa Atoll

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve famous for deep channels, healthy coral structures, and massive manta rays.

Natural Feature
Hanifaru Bay

A marine sanctuary where unique funnel currents trap plankton, attracting hundreds of manta rays.

Natural Feature
Ari Atoll

One of the largest atolls, known for year-round whale shark tracking and channel dives.

Practical Intel

Know Before You Go

01
Strict luggage limits apply on all seaplane transfers

The local floatplanes enforce a rigid weight limit of 20kg (44lbs) for checked baggage and 5kg (11lbs) for hand luggage. Excess baggage fees are steep, and overweight bags are frequently delayed and sent on later flights.

02
Monsoon winds can cause flight groundings

During the wet season (especially May and November), heavy winds and sudden squalls can ground seaplane operations for several hours. Ensure you have ample buffer time before your international flight home.

03
Reef-safe sunscreen is legally mandated

Maldivian corals are highly sensitive to chemical bleaching. It is illegal to use standard sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate. Pack only certified mineral-based, reef-safe sunscreen for ocean swimming.

Where to Stay

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