"The Maldives Archipelago is an expansive cluster of islands surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean - arguably the ultimate paradise island experience. Luxury over-water villas are suspended on stilts above shallow lagoons, with over 300 species of tropical fish, making the Maldives the perfect diving location, but also a wonderful beach escape for families or honeymoons.”
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PLAN MY JOURNEYMaldives
With picture-perfect shallow turquoise waters blending into endless sandy beaches and luxurious accommodation, the Maldives are the ultimate desert island paradise. Located in the Indian Ocean off the southwest coasts of Sri Lanka and India, each resort is set on its own private island and you arrive either by speedboat or seaplane. Ideal for a relaxing beach holiday, luxury honeymoon or family holiday, the Maldives is one of the world’s most exclusive beach destinations with fantastic hotels to match. For those seeking romance, the Maldives offers enviably luxurious private accommodation and indulgent spas.
The Maldives are also known for their 200 species of coral, and 300 species of fish including the rare and majestic whale shark and colourful Oriental Sweetlips – great for amazing diving and snorkelling. We feature a wide range of luxury resorts and hotels and know all the subtle differences between them, ensuring we will choose for you exactly the right resort. We also go the extra mile, ensuring all the little details are taken care of such are pre-booking spa treatments, requesting the best villas with the views you have always dreamed of, or organising unique trips to local islands.
It might feel a little daunting to choose from so many amazing hotels, but we have stayed in them all and are specialists in pairing you with the perfect resort. The Maldives combines perfectly with Sri Lanka, India, Oman and Dubai if you want to add another element to your tailor-made holiday, and we are also experts at creating fantastic island-hopping itineraries taking in a few islands to give you a flavour of the different atolls
When to go
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The Maldives’ weather in January is hot, with low humidity and plenty of sunshine. There may be some rain, but at this time of year, it passes very quickly. It’s a great month to visit the Maldives and booking in advance is advised. There’s also great visibility for diving and snorkeling.
February is an excellent time to travel to the Maldives. It’s the Maldives’ driest month, with less than 70mm of monthly rainfall, average maximum temperatures of 30°C, and around 10 hours of sunshine each day. Visibility for diving and snorkeling is excellent.
In March, temperatures in the Maldives rise to an average maximum of 31°C – great for long days on the beach. Possible short bursts of rain offer relief from the hot temperatures. Visibility for diving and snorkeling is excellent and March also sees the start of the surfing season in the Maldives.
April is another wonderfully hot month in the Maldives. This is the end of the Maldives’ official dry season and there are often showers mid-month. It’s also a little more humid. Water visibility for diving and snorkeling is still very good.
May is hot, with average maximum temperatures of 31°C, but is the start of the Maldives’ official wet season and comes with risks of storms and possible whole days of rain. Diving visibility is slightly reduced due to the plankton in the water. The holy month of Ramadan (known as Ramazan in the Maldives) begins in May although the exact date changes each year. Guests visiting Maldives’ resorts during the holy month are unlikely to notice anything different to any other month – meals and alcohol are served as usual. If you’re visiting a local island, there will be some restrictions that you’ll understandably be asked to respect.
June is another month in the Maldives with a high chance of rainfall. It’s a good time to take advantage of the best value offers if you’re willing to spend as much time enjoying your resort’s facilities as on the beach. Diving visibility is slightly reduced due to the plankton in the water, however, there’s a huge advantage for divers as manta rays and whale sharks come to feed on the plankton. The holy month of Ramadan continues into June.
The Maldives’ weather in July is hot and humid, with short heavy downpours. This is another time to check for great value offers and is particularly good for surfers. Water visibility for diving is slightly reduced due to the plankton in the water, but the big draw underwater is the presence of manta rays and whale sharks. 26 July is Independence Day and you may see small parades and public celebrations on resort islands.
August in the Maldives is hot and humid, with an average of 7 hours of sunshine each day and short heavy downpours. Diving visibility is slightly reduced due to the plankton in the water, but enticing offers mean this is still a popular time to visit.
September is one of the Maldives’ wettest months. It sees average maximum temperatures of 30°C, and there’s still an average of 7 hours of sunshine each day. Diving visibility is slightly reduced due to the plankton in the water, but there are great opportunities to spot whale sharks and manta rays feeding on the plankton.
October is the Maldives’ wettest month, with high humidity and with possible whole days of rain. It’s a good time to take advantage of the best value offers if you’re willing to spend as much time enjoying your resort’s facilities as on the beach. October is the last month of the Maldives’ surfing season and the last month of the year for good sightings of whale sharks and manta rays.
In November, temperatures in the Maldives are an average maximum of 30°C. The official wet season is finishing and although there are showers, the rain passes quickly.
The climate for the Maldives in December is largely hot and dry, though mid-month showers are likely. It’s an excellent choice for some winter sun. Christmas and New Year are particularly popular and may include minimum stays.
Maldive Atolls
Maldive Atolls
It’s no wonder that the Maldives often overwhelm would-be visitors. Its 1,192 coral islands, set within 26 atolls, spread across 35,000 square miles of Indian Ocean, are enough to send most people into a pre-hols spin.
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