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Perfect for sunbathers, a period from December to April is a tourist season with room rates at their peak. Yet, it never gets overcrowded in the Maldives. Winter is also your chance to witness an extraordinary spectacle of baby islands' birth. Low season from May through September could be considered the best time to visit the Maldives. Crowds thin out, prices drop, and conditions for scuba diving and surfing are optimal. Rainfalls are possible, but storms usually move quickly. Besides, summer is a high time to see magic bioluminescent plankton. Visiting the Maldives in this period will also introduce you to Ramadan traditions.

21 things to do in Maldives

Manta Rays in Baa Atoll

June–October Nature

Visit the UNESCO sanctuary of ocean giants and join them in the water

Flying Fish

May–October Nature

Just stand on the beach and wait for your catch to land near you

Sea Turtle Hatching

July–August (all year round) Nature

The Maldives are home to five of the world's seven sea turtle species

Seabob

January–April Activity

Discover the underwater beauty of coral reefs and ship remains with the help of technology

Catamaran Sailing

November–April Activity

The best way to go island hopping in the Maldives

Kayaking

April–October Activity

Exploring a tropical paradise on a kayak is one of the most enjoyable activities

Dry Season (Northeast Monsoon)

November–April Weather

Warm and rainless winter is the best time to visit the islands

Wet Season (Southwest Monsoon)

May–October Weather

Summer brings a great deal of rainfall and strong winds to the Maldives

Ramadan

March 10–April 9, 2024 Event

Fast from sunrise to sunset, and feast from dusk till down

Big Game Fishing

November–March Activity

This is paradise not just for sunbathers and divers, but also fishermen - this is world's best big game fishing destination

Independence Day Events

July 26 Event

Maldives commemorates its long way to independence through colourful parades, flag hoisting ceremonies, and other solemnities

Victory Day in Maldives

November 3 Event

Festive parades and ceremonies are held to celebrate the joint victory of Maldivians and Indians

Coconuts

all year round Food

In the Maldives coconut means much more than just a common accompaniment for desserts

Stargazing

November–April Nature

The star-studded night is well viewed from any beach, yet observatories offer more—views of distant heavenly bodies

Dolphin Watching

November–April Activity

Nobody trained these local dolphins, yet they will perform amazing stunts for you when encouraged by your applause

Scuba Diving & Snorkeling

January–April Activity

Explore the seabed around Maldives—its numerous channels and lagoons teem with marine wildlife

Whale Sharks

all year round Nature

There are not many places on Earth that offer whale shark encounters on a regular basis, and the Maldives belongs to those few!

National Day

September 5, 2024 Event

Heavily ceremonial festivities include military parades, flag-raising performances, and political speeches

Bioluminescent Plankton

June–October Nature

When you cruise around the Maldives at night, you can reveal a colony of glowing plankton

Kitesurfing & Windsurfing

May–October Activity

Stunning turquoise lagoons sheltered by reefs are made for water sports

New Year's Eve in the Maldives

December 31 Event

The world's most romantic honeymoon destination lures even more tourists with its end-year party vibes

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