Maldives in March

Hot, calm seas, best visibility for diving.

No other month rates higher than March for Maldives in this guide.

• Northern atolls · Haa Alif, Noonu, Raa, Baa, Lhaviyanibest weather

  Most pronounced monsoon swing; Hanifaru Bay mantas in Baa May–November.

• Central atolls · Malé (Kaafu), Ari, Vaavu, Meemubest weather

  The north-east monsoon (Iruvai) brings dry, calm weather December–April; south-west (Hulhangu) squalls May–November, with sunny spells between.

• Southern atolls · Laamu, Huvadhoo, Fuvahmulah, Addubest weather

  Near the equator: rain spread through the year, fewer strong seasons; tiger sharks at Fuvahmulah all year.

• Ari: Ari Atoll · North and South Ari, both sides of the atoll rimbest weather

  Dry season roughly December to April, southwest monsoon rain June to September; the atoll sits near the equator, so showers are short and temperatures stay around 28–31 °C (82–88 °F) all year.Dry season roughly December to April, southwest monsoon rain June to September; the atoll sits near the equator, so showers are short and temperatures stay around 82–88 °F (28–31 °C) all year.

• Kaafu: North and South Malé Atoll · Kaafu, around Malé and Velana airportbest weather

  Dry northeast monsoon roughly December to April; southwest monsoon May to November brings more rain and wind, heaviest June–September. Temperatures stay around 27–31 °C (81–88 °F) all year.Dry northeast monsoon roughly December to April; southwest monsoon May to November brings more rain and wind, heaviest June–September. Temperatures stay around 81–88 °F (27–31 °C) all year.

• Lhaviyani: Lhaviyani · northern atoll, 5.38 N 73.48 Ebest weather

  Dry season roughly December to April; southwest monsoon May to November brings more rain and wind.

• Malé31 °C (88 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 6 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 81 °F (27 °C), 6 rain days
• Addu31 °C (88 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 4 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 81 °F (27 °C), 4 rain days
• Kuredu31 °C (88 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 3 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 81 °F (27 °C), 3 rain days
• Maafushi31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 5 rain days
• Maamigili31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 6 rain days
• Mathiveri31 °C (88 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 3 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 81 °F (27 °C), 3 rain days
• Rasdhoo31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 5 rain days
• Thoddoo31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 3 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 3 rain days
• Ukulhas31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 5 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Ramadan

  ~Feb–Mar 2027 (lunar, check)

  Local cafés closed by day on inhabited islands; shops shorten hours; resorts unaffected.

• Eid al-Fitr (Kuda Eid)

  ~10 Mar 2027 (check)

  Several days of holiday; ferries and Malé offices closed.

• National Day, Victory Day, Republic Day, Islam Day

  Varies (lunar)

  Public holidays; government offices closed.

• Dry season and peak tourism

  Dec to Apr · Malé

  Sunniest weather; hotels, seaplane seats and speedboats fill.

Crowds · Maldives

Medium

Prices · Maldives

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Maldives, side by side.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• Northern atolls

  Best weather of the year (Haa Alif, Noonu, Raa, Baa, Lhaviyani)

• Central atolls

  Best weather of the year (Malé (Kaafu), Ari, Vaavu, Meemu)

• Southern atolls

  Best weather of the year (Laamu, Huvadhoo, Fuvahmulah, Addu)

• Malé

  Dry, hottest and clearest.

• Addu

  Best months: Jan–Apr

• Kuredu

  Best months: Dec–Apr

• Maafushi

  Best months: Dec–Apr (dry, calm seas)

• Maamigili

  Best months: Dec–Apr

• Mathiveri

  Best months: Dec–Apr (dry season, low seas)

• Rasdhoo

  Best months: Dec–Apr (dry, calm, best visibility)

• Thoddoo

  Best months: Dec–Apr

• Ukulhas

  Best months: Dec–Apr (dry season, highest prices)