Some destinations are beautiful all year round, but when to go to Maldives and make the most of the climate of this dream destination? Whether your goal is to relax with perfect sunshine or instead, forgoing the high season, to experience the destination without crowds, for a once in a lifetime trip like this it is important to plan in advance.
Probably, you will want to go to the Maldives because you have seen how beautiful they are. Scattered like inkblots in the clear tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives are an archipelago made up of over 1,000 islands, of which 200 are inhabited. A destination par excellence for honeymoons, the best hotels in the Maldives have given the destination an edge, further opening it up to solo travel and multi-generational holidays. There are even many hotels that cater specifically for family holidays, which wasn’t the case until a few years ago, as well as islands specifically designed for wellness or sport. Between the consistently warm climate, pristine sandy beaches, high-design hotels and award-winning restaurants, it’s hard to find fault with this small but irresistible nation for enjoying the winter sun.
However, there is no denying that for many it is a destination to see at least once in a lifetime, so it is understandable that you want to plan as much as possible to find the perfect time to go. Here’s what you need to know.
When to go to the Maldives?
There’s no wrong time to visit the Maldives, but few places offer such a perfect antidote to the long, dark winters. The Maldives truly has it all: more than eight hours of sunshine a day, average temperatures of around 28°C, an ocean full of wildlife and some of the most elegant hotels in the world.
For many, the best time to visit the Maldives is from December to Aprilbecause it is the dry season, with little rain and low humidity which guarantees bright blue skies, cloudless days and calm, mild evenings. For divers and snorkelers, visibility is particularly good during the dry season, thanks to the north-east currents (the eastern atolls enjoy the best visibility, while it is easier to spot whale sharks and manta rays between August and November). The rainy season begins in May and ends in Octoberwith much heavier rainfall and sometimes strong winds.
THE The months of November and April are considered “shoulder season”: During this period, room rates and flight prices are lower, travelers can save a lot and the temperature is still around 31°C.
What is the cheapest time to visit the Maldives?
The The cheapest time to visit the Maldives is the low season, which runs from May to November. During the low season hotel rates drop significantly, while they are offered regularly free transfers, free nights and room upgrades. There is a risk of a few cloudy days and light showers, but temperatures remain around 25-30 °C, so the journey will still be pleasant. If you’re looking for more tips, take a look at our guide on how to take a cheap holiday in the Maldives.
Some other advice: preferring the motorboat to the seaplane will save you over 200 euros, while it is advisable to keep an eye on the new hotelswhich offer advantageous offers in the first months of opening.
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How is winter in the Maldives?
Being a tropical destination in the heart of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives enjoy sunshine and mild temperatures all year round. There is no real “winter”.since the seasons do not follow the same predictable pattern as they do in most European countries. The European (i.e. Northern Hemisphere) winter coincides with the peak of the dry season in the Maldivesso expect higher prices with a relative guarantee of good weather.
What is the Maldives like at Christmas and New Year?
During the holidays, in the Maldives Santa Claus does not use a sleigh, but flies by seaplane. And despite the quiet and relaxed character of the Maldives, many resorts still know how to throw a party and get guests into the Christmas mood: the Gili Lankanfushi ushers in the season with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony and the Nautilus organizes courses for children in which to make Santa Claus hats, while at Joali Santa Claus himself delivers gifts for adults and children. Come on Christmas movies on the beach at New Year’s Eve celebrations under the starseven those who try to escape all the duties that the holiday season can entail will not be able to help but get into the Christmas spirit.
When is the rainy season in the Maldives?
The rainy season usually starts in April or May and lasts until October or November. The rains are due to the southwest monsoon, which causes bad weather conditions that can last for days. However, even in this period you can find many dry and sunny days.
What is the best time to dive in the Maldives?
In the Maldives it is possible to dive all year round. The best underwater visibility and weather conditions are from December to April, when you can see everything from manta rays to reef sharks.
Where to stay in the Maldives
It’s really difficult to find a poor resort in this corner of paradise. Where to stay depends on your budget, but the Kudadoothe country’s first solar-powered hotel as well as its first all-inclusive luxury hotel, is a good place to start. Arranged around a circular wooden boardwalk over the sea, its 15 rooms are reminiscent of spacious Japanese ryokans and feature a large deck, a small pool, and a staircase that descends into the swirling blue sea.
The Gili Lankanfushi it is located in one of the most wonderful lagoons in the country: a vision of wide white beaches where all the villas are built on stilts over the water, to keep the island wild and the beaches on beautiful (and dazzling) display.
Al JW Marriott Maldives Resort and Spa,the “Indian Ocean” version of the white picket fence mansion in the Hamptons, there isn’t a hibiscus out of place or a palm tree that hasn’t been manicured to perfection. It is an ultra-luxurious interpretation of the concept of tropical paradise.
Another truly satisfying option is the Soneva Janinestled on the edge of a lagoon in Noonu Atoll. It is a structure included in the Gold List of Condé Nast Traveller because it really doesn’t lack anything, from gently swinging hammocks hanging along beaches worthy of Robinson Crusoe to an extraordinary spa similar to a treehouse, up to the possibility of undertaking exceptional “wellness itineraries”. The Soneva Secret is a more recent addition to the portfolio: a super-exclusive retreat in the Indian Ocean that seems to be within its own turquoise world, where 14 beach or water villas host the most discerning travellers.
Source: Vanity Fair
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