The best time to go to the Maldives is January to May during the North East monsoon, when the sea conditions are good and plankton rich current brings mantas and whale sharks to the atolls. In June to November the winds change and bring slightly rougher sea conditions and rain to the Maldives. The monsoon direction does affect the weather during this time but there is still a lot of big life around. Fortunately, the water temperature barely changes with the seasons and sits at a balmy 80-86° F (27-30° C) most of the year.
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