Maldives in October
Low crowds, continued marine season
The short answer
October is a good time to visit Maldives.
Excellent rates, low crowds and continued manta/whale-shark season.
7/10 overall26–30°CVery Low crowds€ (Very Low)
Weather6/10
Crowds10/10
Prices10/10
Events10/10
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 26–30°C
- Wet and humid with frequent tropical showers and sunny breaks.
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Low.
- Prices
- € (Very Low)
- Very attractive low-season rates.
+Excellent rates, low crowds and continued manta/whale-shark season.
–Still one of the wetter parts of the year.
My tip for October
Keep outdoor plans flexible around rainfall.
- Mantas
- Diving
- Surfing
- Value
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Maldives, 9th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is September.
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What’s on in Maldives in October
- Manta season — Hanifaru Bay
- Baa Atoll's Hanifaru Bay becomes a major manta aggregation site during the southwest monsoon. Marine conditions and sightings vary by tide and weather.
- Whale sharks — South Ari
- South Ari Marine Park has year-round whale-shark sightings; the largest seasonal concentrations are commonly reported from August through November.
May to November, strongest around June–October
Year-round, with stronger aggregations commonly August–November
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Excellent rates, low crowds and continued manta/whale-shark season.
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