These are the best times to visit the Maldives for great weather, fun activities, and more.

This is especially true in May and June, which typically see fewer visitors than any other months.

The dry season, between November and April, offers Maldivian weather at its best.

Photo taken in Tinadu, Maldives

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Booking in advance can also help reduce costs.

When it comes to flights, try getting more creative than booking your local airline’s most straightforward route.

For snorkeling and kayaking, the opposite rules apply.

overwater bungalows boardwalk of the Maldives

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The best time for these slower activities is December and January, when waters are calm.

Diving, though, is the true king of Maldivian water sports.

The archipelago is famous for its hundreds of dive sites, from colorful coral reefs to offshore shipwrecks.

View of the Crusoe Residences from the palm beach at Gili Lankanfushi

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For the best conditions, try visiting between January and April.

These naturally glowing organisms make nighttime on the islands particularly magical when they light upthe archipelago’s beautiful beaches.

High Angle View Of Beach Against Sky in Dhonfanu, Maldives

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Airplane window with beautiful Maldives island view

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