The island paradise of Maldives not only has thousands of islands but also thousands of resorts (generally one resort per island) all waiting to pamper and spoil you. From affordable to uber lux, Maldives is dotted with all kinds of resorts and since island hopping is so expensive in the Maldives its very important to pick the right resort.
Maldives being tropical islands offer similar temperatures through the year but there is a dry and wet season to be considered before planning your Maldives trip. May to October is considered the wet season whereas December to April is considered the dry season. This leaves November as the transition month between the wet & dry season.
This makes November a great time to visit the Maldives. There are occasional showers but they are short and tend to render everything dewy fresh. We personally feel the clouds make for beautifully dramatic sunsets and some break from the harsh tropical sun.
November also offers decent hotel deals on Maldives Resorts. The prices aren't as low as the monsoon months but they are not as high as December which also has restrictions on minimum nights etc. Flight prices are also reasonable and while demand from India can be high due to Diwali ( easy to avoid those dates) the demand from other countries is relatively low.
For those looking to scuba dive November is when the plankton starts clearing and visibility starts getting better. If you are looking to visit a resort in the Baa Atoll November start is a fantastic time to see hundreds of Manta Rays and whale sharks. You might even catch some bioluminescent algae if you are lucky.
Expect temperatures between 24°C to 30°C. Occasional rain showers and about 6 hrs of sunlight cn be expected. Water temperatures around 28°C and relatively calm seas.
