The Maldives
One island, one resort, one ring of sand in a thousand shades of blue — the Maldives remains the purest expression of the tropical fantasy.
- Best forTropical
- Approx. flying time~11h from Los Angeles
- Nearest airportSouthampton (SOU)
About this place
Budget travellers now have options too: guesthouses on local islands like Dhigurah put whale sharks and deserted sandbanks within reach of ordinary wallets. Visit December to April for glassy lagoons and guaranteed sun-lounger weather.
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When to go
Daytime highs run from about 7°C in January to 21°C in August. Wettest in October, with rain on about 16 days.
The year at a glance — pick a month for detail
August21° · rain 10 daysMild with rain most weeks.
Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis). Live conditions from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.
Where to stay
Pick a budget to open live availability in The Maldives. Prices are per night for two people.
Flights
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