The short answer
When to go to Lhaviyani Atoll
The best months for dry weather and calmer seas are December to April, which suit snorkelling and diving. October to November and February to April are reported as the manta windows. May to September brings more rain and wind, and rough seas can disturb seaplane and boat plans. Older travellers will find the dry months easier for boarding boats and seaplanes, although the sun is strong all year.
Month by month
Lhaviyani Atoll weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 25°C | 39 mm | Sunny and relatively dry; good for diving | |
| February | 31°C | 25°C | 29 mm | Dry, calm seas; manta window for snorkellers | |
| March | 32°C | 26°C | 33 mm | Hottest, driest stretch; clear water | |
| April | 33°C | 27°C | 67 mm | Hot, rains start to build | |
| May | 32°C | 27°C | 235 mm | Wet start to the southwest monsoon | |
| June | 31°C | 26°C | 229 mm | Frequent showers and wind | |
| July | 31°C | 25°C | 261 mm | Wettest period, rough seas at times | |
| August | 31°C | 26°C | 222 mm | Showers continue; sea can be choppy | |
| September | 31°C | 25°C | 174 mm | Wet, but manta season begins to improve | |
| October | 31°C | 25°C | 199 mm | Showers, but reported best month for diver manta sightings | |
| November | 31°C | 25°C | 172 mm | Rain easing; reported diver manta window | |
| December | 31°C | 25°C | 108 mm | Rain tapering; dry season starts |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Lhaviyani Atoll seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and March
- January: Sunny and relatively dry; good for diving
- February: Dry, calm seas; manta window for snorkellers
- March: Hottest, driest stretch; clear water
Good, with small trade-offs: April, October, November and December
- April: Hot, rains start to build
- October: Showers, but reported best month for diver manta sightings
- November: Rain easing; reported diver manta window
- December: Rain tapering; dry season starts
Possible, with planning: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Wet start to the southwest monsoon
- June: Frequent showers and wind
- July: Wettest period, rough seas at times
- August: Showers continue; sea can be choppy
- September: Wet, but manta season begins to improve
Useful answers
Best time to visit Lhaviyani Atoll: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Lhaviyani Atoll?
January, February and March are the best months to visit Lhaviyani Atoll, with April, October, November and December also good. The best months for dry weather and calmer seas are December to April, which suit snorkelling and diving. October to November and February to April are reported as the manta windows. May to September brings more rain and wind, and rough seas can disturb seaplane and boat plans. Older travellers will find the dry months easier for boarding boats and seaplanes, although the sun is strong all year.
When does it rain most in Lhaviyani Atoll?
July is the wettest month, with about 261 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 33°C.