Is July/August a good time to visit South Ari Atoll in the Maldives?

Question

Heard there is a seasonal weather pattern. Is it anything to get concerned over?

Answer 1

In July/August the South Ari Atoll will be great. The Hilton on Rangali Island and Angaga Island Resorts are wonderful. If you get some weather it will be rain for 2 hours during the day then the sun comes out -- that just becomes the time to go to the spa.

Be sure to take your snorkel and mask.

Answer 2

Maldives Weather July

Answer 3

Hi Chelsea First off, Muaz has given a very good answer, from a personal point of view, and it looks like he registered here especially for you ! However, I feel I can add the following : 1. The weather does vary a little bit from N to S of the country, but nothing to bother about for the tourist. So general info for the country will be applicable, no matter where you will be staying. 2. You asked about March in particular. From experience, Feb & Mar are the hottest & driest months of the year - the rainy season tends to start at the end of April, with May-July being quite wet. (As Muaz said, we currently have May showers). 3. It can rain at any time of year, but it's unusual to get more than a few wet days in a row. You can of course still snorkel when it's cloudy, and you still get a suntan too ! It's also quite exciting to see a thunderstorm gathering over the sea on the horizon ! 4. When you look at the weather stats, remember that half of the rain obviously falls during the night, so the stats are not as bad as they might first appear. Also, it is still very warm all day and night - it's 25 degrees C even at 4am in the rain ! Finally, I have heard that Vilamendhoo has just closed for refurb, so when you get to go next year everything should be brand spanking new ! Hope this answers your question. Feel free to message me, or post more questions on here. Best wishes, and enjoy your holiday.

Answer 4

Yupp...When you ultimately plan to travel you should actually know the best time to visit Maldives. This trip to Maldives depends upon the seasonal climate and weather of Maldives.
However, Maldives with its sugary white beaches, lush vegetation, pristine lagoons and serene Atolls, remain exotic and mysterious all the time.
But before you seek to know the best time to visit Maldives, you should know whether you prefer the warm and sunny summers or the cool and wet rainy seasons.
Climate of Maldives
To decide for the best time to visit Maldives, you should know the climate of the place. The climate of Maldives is tropical, which means hot, humid and dry weather.
Maldives is basically dominated by the monsoons. The islands get rainfall from July to August due to southwest monsoon and from November to March due to northeast monsoons.
Visit Maldives during summer season
So if you are looking for some extra hours of fun in the sun, then you should visit Maldives during the months of December to April, which are dry seasons. This is high time season for the resorts and hotels as they enjoy great demands at these times.
If you want to visit Maldives during the summers, you should book the resort from your hometown through online or phone and then visit Maldives to experience the best time.
Visit Maldives during the winter season
The winters are pleasant with sunny weather and cool ambience. Christmas is the busiest and best time to visit Maldives. You can enjoy land sports like beach volleyball, board games, sauna and table tennis.
However, the time between May and November is also a best time to visit Maldives as the skies remains cloudy, humidity remains high and there are more chances of rainfall.
This is the best time for divers and snorkel-lovers to visit Maldives. As there is increased water clarity and better visibility for divers, so the water sports like jet-skiing, windsurfing, diving and snorkeling can give an amazing experience to all tourists.
Hope this helps.