Maldives in December
Dry season returns, festive peak
The short answer
December is one of the best months to visit Maldives.
Dry-season conditions return and the islands have a festive atmosphere.
9/10 overall26–30°CHigh crowds€€€€€ (Very High)
Weather9/10
Crowds3/10
Prices2/10
Events8/10
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 26–30°C
- Dry season returns with more sunshine and calmer seas.
- Crowds
- High
- Very high around Christmas and New Year.
- Prices
- €€€€€ (Very High)
- Premium holiday pricing.
+Dry-season conditions return and the islands have a festive atmosphere.
–Christmas and New Year create the year's biggest demand spike.
My tip for December
Avoid Christmas/New Year if budget is important.
- Luxury
- Beaches
- Diving
- Honeymoons
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Maldives, 4th for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is September.
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What’s on in Maldives in December
- Christmas & New Year
- Peak resort demand and some of the highest room rates of the year. If you want the festive atmosphere, book far ahead; otherwise shift into late January or February.
Late December to early January
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Dry-season conditions return and the islands have a festive atmosphere.
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