Aerial view of overwater villas in a turquoise Maldives lagoon

Maldives in March

Excellent conditions, peak behind you

The short answer

March is the best month to visit Maldives.

Excellent beach weather and diving conditions with the peak holiday rush behind you.

10/10 overall28–31°CModerate-High crowds€€€€ (High)
Weather10/10
Crowds4/10
Prices3/10
Events7/10

March in detail

What March actually feels like

Weather
28–31°C
Hot, sunny and mostly dry with excellent underwater visibility.
Crowds
Moderate-High
High, but the winter peak begins to ease.
Prices
€€€€ (High)
Still expensive, though slightly softer than February.

+Excellent beach weather and diving conditions with the peak holiday rush behind you.

–Demand remains strong and Easter can affect rates when it falls in March/April.

My tip for March

Excellent month for combining luxury with serious diving.

  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beaches
  • Photography

How March compares

Against the other eleven months

1st of 12 overall in Maldives, 1st for weather, 9th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is September.

See all twelve months for Maldives

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Excellent beach weather and diving conditions with the peak holiday rush behind you.

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