The short answer
When to go to Baa Atoll
December to March is the drier window, with February the driest at the nearest climate record, about 38 mm. The wetter south-west monsoon, from about May to November, is also the season when manta rays gather at Hanifaru Bay, so choose by priority. Temperatures hardly change, at roughly 30 to 32 degrees by day, so humidity is the main issue for older travellers. Plan outings early and rest at midday.
Month by month
Baa Atoll weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 26°C | 87 mm | Drier north-east monsoon; calmer seas likelier | |
| February | 31°C | 26°C | 38 mm | The driest month at the nearest station | |
| March | 32°C | 27°C | 49 mm | Dry and hotter; start outings early | |
| April | 32°C | 27°C | 127 mm | Hottest month; showers begin | |
| May | 32°C | 27°C | 238 mm | Wet season starts; manta season may begin | |
| June | 31°C | 26°C | 146 mm | Manta season at Hanifaru; rougher seas | |
| July | 31°C | 26°C | 198 mm | Mantas likely; showers and wind | |
| August | 31°C | 26°C | 193 mm | Mantas likely; allow spare days | |
| September | 31°C | 26°C | 214 mm | Wet; manta gatherings continue | |
| October | 31°C | 26°C | 245 mm | Wet; boats and flights can slip | |
| November | 30°C | 26°C | 236 mm | Wet; season for mantas tails off | |
| December | 30°C | 26°C | 212 mm | Rains ease as north-east monsoon returns |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Baa Atoll seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and March
- January: Drier north-east monsoon; calmer seas likelier
- February: The driest month at the nearest station
- March: Dry and hotter; start outings early
Good, with small trade-offs: April, June, July, August and December
- April: Hottest month; showers begin
- June: Manta season at Hanifaru; rougher seas
- July: Mantas likely; showers and wind
- August: Mantas likely; allow spare days
- December: Rains ease as north-east monsoon returns
Possible, with planning: May, September, October and November
- May: Wet season starts; manta season may begin
- September: Wet; manta gatherings continue
- October: Wet; boats and flights can slip
- November: Wet; season for mantas tails off
Useful answers
Best time to visit Baa Atoll: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Baa Atoll?
January, February and March are the best months to visit Baa Atoll, with April, June, July, August and December also good. December to March is the drier window, with February the driest at the nearest climate record, about 38 mm. The wetter south-west monsoon, from about May to November, is also the season when manta rays gather at Hanifaru Bay, so choose by priority. Temperatures hardly change, at roughly 30 to 32 degrees by day, so humidity is the main issue for older travellers. Plan outings early and rest at midday.
When does it rain most in Baa Atoll?
October is the wettest month, with about 245 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 32°C.