Overwater bungalows, crystal lagoons, and world-class diving in the Indian Ocean.
Monthly Window Scores
Window Score 81, an excellent time to go, with return fares from Darwin around A$1,206. Tap any month to see the full breakdown.
7 events across 7 months
February
27.1°C · 1 event
South Ari Atoll's resident whale sharks are most reliably spotted during the dry season.
March
27.7°C · 1 event
Manta rays congregate at cleaning stations across the atolls. world-class snorkelling and diving.
April
27.9°C · 1 event
Flat turquoise seas, maximum visibility, and zero rain. the Indian Ocean at its most spectacular.
June
27.6°C · 1 event
Southwest monsoon brings heavy rain and swells. most liveaboards pause. prices drop significantly.
October
26.9°C · 1 event
Celebrations across the islands with traditional music, dance, and local food.
November
26.7°C · 1 event
Northeast trades return. seas calm, visibility improves. resorts fill fast.
December
26.6°C · 1 event
The Maldives' most popular window. resorts fully booked and prices at their highest.
The Maldives is the world's most extreme island chain: 1,200 coral islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, most barely above sea level, surrounded by some of the clearest water on the planet. The experience is centred on the resort: overwater bungalows above the lagoon, house reefs with manta rays and whale sharks accessible from the beach, and an almost total absence of anything except sun, sea, and silence. It's not a destination for travellers who find doing nothing difficult.
Diving and snorkelling are exceptional throughout. The thilas (submerged reef pinnacles) in the atolls host some of the densest marine life in the Indian Ocean.
February to March are the prime window for Maldives, balancing good weather, fewer crowds and competitive fares. The Window Score peaks at 81/100 in February.
June is typically the cheapest month to fly to Maldives, with return fares averaging around A$904, about 33% below the yearly average.
May scores lowest (44/100), with quiet conditions and less favourable weather. If you can, plan around it.
Across the year, average temperatures range from about 27°C to 28°C. February usually offers the most pleasant conditions.
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