Maldives · Asia
Maldives
Overwater villas, manta rays and water in every shade of blue.
- Best time
- Jan–Apr, Dec
- Flight time
- 10.5h from London · 17h from New York (via Dubai)
- Language
- Dhivehi (English widely spoken)
- Currency
- Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR), US dollars used at resorts
- Time zone
- Indian/Maldives
About Maldives
Why we love Maldives
Twenty-six coral atolls scattered across the Indian Ocean make the Maldives the ultimate barefoot-luxury escape. Each resort occupies its own island, surrounded by house reefs full of turtles, reef sharks and rays.
We know every resort personally and match you to the right one, whether that's a family-friendly island, an adults-only hideaway or a villa with its own slide into the lagoon.
Highlights not to miss
- 01
Swim with manta rays
Snorkel alongside mantas and whale sharks in Hanifaru Bay and South Ari.
- 02
Seaplane arrival
Fly low over the atolls for your first breathtaking view of your island.
- 03
Overwater villa
Step from your deck straight into the lagoon, with a glass floor for fish-watching.
- 04
Dinner on a sandbank
A private candlelit dinner on your own strip of sand in the middle of the ocean.
When to go
The best time to visit Maldives
Our travel designers recommend Jan–Apr, Dec for Maldives. Temperatures are average daytime highs; rainfall is the monthly average.
| Month | Average high (°C) | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 75 |
| Feb | 31 | 50 |
| Mar | 31 | 70 |
| Apr | 32 | 120 |
| May | 31 | 220 |
| Jun | 31 | 170 |
| Jul | 30 | 150 |
| Aug | 30 | 180 |
| Sep | 30 | 210 |
| Oct | 30 | 200 |
| Nov | 30 | 180 |
| Dec | 30 | 170 |
Journeys
Journeys to Maldives
FAQ
Maldives, answered
December to April is the dry season with calm seas and sunshine. May to November brings some showers but lower prices and excellent manta sightings.