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Toppsesong — redaksjonens toppmåned, Iruvai, the dry monsoon

• Natur

  Whale sharks in South Ari

  1. jan – 31. des · vanligvisDykkesesong

  The juveniles off Maamigili are the one aggregation in the country that holds all year, which is why the day boats run out of Male in any month. Sightings thin when the southwest swell is up. Kilde ↗

Fortsatt på gang: Iruvai, the dry monsoon (1. des – 30. apr), Peak festive fortnight (20. des – 10. jan)

Toppsesong — redaksjonens toppmåned, Iruvai, the dry monsoon

• Regel

  Ramadan

  17. feb – 19. marStengninger

  On Male and the other inhabited islands cafes close during daylight and alcohol rules tighten further. Resort islands run as normal, which is the difference that matters here. Kilde ↗

Fortsatt på gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan – 31. des (vanligvis)), Iruvai, the dry monsoon (1. des – 30. apr)

Toppsesong — redaksjonens toppmåned, Eid al-Fitr

• Sesong

  Surf season on the eastern reefs

  1. mar – 31. okt · vanligvis

  The southwest monsoon swell lights up the breaks on the eastern side of the atolls, best from June to August, which is exactly when everything else is cheapest.

• Helligdag

  Eid al-Fitr

  19.–21. marRamadan og eidMye folkStengninger

  Several days of public holiday. Domestic ferries and seaplane slots go to Maldivians travelling home, so transfers are the thing to lock in early. Kilde ↗

Fortsatt på gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan – 31. des (vanligvis)), Ramadan (17. feb – 19. mar), Iruvai, the dry monsoon (1. des – 30. apr)

Travelt — mellom toppene, Iruvai, the dry monsoon

Ingenting nytt starter i april.

Fortsatt på gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan – 31. des (vanligvis)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1. mar – 31. okt (vanligvis)), Iruvai, the dry monsoon (1. des – 30. apr)

Rolig — redaksjonens rolige måned, Eid al-Adha

• Sesong

  Hulhangu, the wet monsoon

  1. mai – 30. novRisiko

  The southwest monsoon means wind, squalls and choppier crossings, and rates across the country fall with it. Diving stays good in the lee of each atoll.

• Natur

  Manta season on the western atolls

  1. mai – 30. nov · vanligvisMonsun

  The monsoon pushes plankton into the western atolls and the reef mantas follow it, with Hanifaru Bay in Baa at its most reliable from late July to October.

• Helligdag

  Eid al-Adha

  1. mai – 15. jun · vanligvisRamadan og eidStengningerMye folk

  Several days of public holiday when Maldivians travel home between islands, so ferry seats and seaplane slots go to residents first. Male itself is half shut and unusually quiet with it. Kilde ↗

Fortsatt på gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan – 31. des (vanligvis)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1. mar – 31. okt (vanligvis))

Rolig — redaksjonens rolige måned, Eid al-Adha

Ingenting nytt starter i juni.

Fortsatt på gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan – 31. des (vanligvis)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1. mar – 31. okt (vanligvis)), Hulhangu, the wet monsoon (1. mai – 30. nov), Manta season on the western atolls (1. mai – 30. nov (vanligvis)), Eid al-Adha (1. mai – 15. jun (vanligvis))

Rolig — redaksjonens rolige måned, Independence Day

• Helligdag

  Independence Day

  26.–27. julNasjonaldagStengninger

  Two days of public holiday on the 26th and 27th of July, with a parade and fireworks on the Male waterfront. Offices and government buildings close. Kilde ↗

Fortsatt på gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan – 31. des (vanligvis)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1. mar – 31. okt (vanligvis)), Hulhangu, the wet monsoon (1. mai – 30. nov), Manta season on the western atolls (1. mai – 30. nov (vanligvis))

Rolig — redaksjonens rolige måned, Mid-year holidays i Maldives

Ingenting nytt starter i august.

Fortsatt på gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan – 31. des (vanligvis)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1. mar – 31. okt (vanligvis)), Hulhangu, the wet monsoon (1. mai – 30. nov), Manta season on the western atolls (1. mai – 30. nov (vanligvis))

Rolig — redaksjonens rolige måned, Second-term mid-break i Maldives

Ingenting nytt starter i september.

Fortsatt på gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan – 31. des (vanligvis)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1. mar – 31. okt (vanligvis)), Hulhangu, the wet monsoon (1. mai – 30. nov), Manta season on the western atolls (1. mai – 30. nov (vanligvis))

Skuldersesong — mellom toppene, skoleferie i 3 av markedene som fyller stedet

Ingenting nytt starter i oktober.

Fortsatt på gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan – 31. des (vanligvis)), Surf season on the eastern reefs (1. mar – 31. okt (vanligvis)), Hulhangu, the wet monsoon (1. mai – 30. nov), Manta season on the western atolls (1. mai – 30. nov (vanligvis))

Skuldersesong — mellom toppene

Ingenting nytt starter i november.

Fortsatt på gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan – 31. des (vanligvis)), Hulhangu, the wet monsoon (1. mai – 30. nov), Manta season on the western atolls (1. mai – 30. nov (vanligvis))

Toppsesong — redaksjonens toppmåned, Iruvai, the dry monsoon

• Sesong

  Iruvai, the dry monsoon

  1. des – 30. aprMye folk

  The northeast monsoon brings flat water, light wind and the clearest underwater visibility of the year. It is also when the whole country charges its highest rates.

• Sesong

  Peak festive fortnight

  20. des – 10. janJul og nyttårMye folkBestill tidlig

  The busiest and most expensive stretch of the Maldivian year, with minimum-stay rules and compulsory dinners at most resorts. Book it a year out or move a fortnight either side.

Fortsatt på gang: Whale sharks in South Ari (1. jan – 31. des (vanligvis))