Maldives, Best time to dive

Best Time to Dive in the Maldives

Diving conditions, visibility and marine life in the Maldives change with the seasons and can differ by region. Here is the month-by-month overview.

the Maldives: diving month by month

Regional notes

Each note applies only to the named region, not to the whole country.

  • Hanifaru Bay, Baa Atoll: Manta rays · May – November
  • South Ari Atoll (SAMPA): Whale sharks · year-round
  • Malé (North Malé Atoll): Average sea temperature 28.2–30.1 °C (83–86 °F)