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The Best Time to Visit the Maldives: A Month-by-Month Guide

Local Isles15 October 2024

The Maldives is beautiful year-round, but the experience varies significantly by season. Here's exactly when to go based on what matters most to you.

The Maldives experiences two distinct seasons — the dry northeast monsoon (November to April) and the wet southwest monsoon (May to October). But the reality is more nuanced than a simple wet/dry divide, and many experienced travellers choose to visit in the shoulder months specifically to enjoy lower rates and fewer guests. Here is our definitive month-by-month guide.

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