Maldives — Best time to dive

Best Time to Dive in the Maldives

Diving in the Maldives is possible all year — but conditions, visibility and marine life change with the seasons. Here is the month-by-month overview.

Peak seasonJanuary · February · March · April · October · November · December

the Maldives: diving month by month

JanuaryPeak season

27–29°C

Manta rays · Whale sharks · Dry season

FebruaryPeak season

27–29°C

Manta rays · Whale sharks · Dry season

MarchPeak season

28–30°C

Manta rays · Whale sharks · Dry season

AprilPeak season

28–30°C

Manta rays · Whale sharks · Calm sea

MayGood season

28–29°C

Manta rays · Whale sharks · Wet season

JuneGood season

27–29°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish · Wet season

JulyGood season

27–29°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish · Wet season

AugustGood season

27–29°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish · Wet season

SeptemberGood season

27–29°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish

OctoberPeak season

27–29°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish · Whale sharks

NovemberPeak season

27–29°C

Manta rays · Whale sharks · Dry season

DecemberPeak season

27–29°C

Manta rays · Whale sharks · Dry season

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