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The Maldives: A Month-by-Month Guide for Discerning Travellers
Rohan Mehta · 28 April 2026 · 8 min read
The Maldives has two seasons and twenty-six atolls. Choosing well is the difference between a good trip and one you keep telling stories about.
November to April: the classic window
Blue skies, calm seas, and the highest prices of the year. Book South Ari for whale sharks, Baa for mantas in season.
May to October: the softer months
The southwest monsoon brings cinematic skies and pockets of rain, often only in the afternoon. Rates drop, service improves, and the reefs are yours.
Our verdict
For most travellers, October and early November offer the sweet spot: end-of-monsoon clarity with peak-season rates still weeks away.
