Climate

Climate:
The Maldives have a hot tropical climate. There are two monsoons, the southwest from May to October and the northeast from November to April. Generally the southwest brings more wind and rain in June and July. The temperature rarely falls below 25°C (77°F). The best time to visit is November to Easter.

Required Clothing:
Lightweight cottons and linens throughout the year. Light waterproofs are advised during the rainy season.

Airports

Hulule International Airport (MLE)on Hulule Island is 2Km from Male (Travel time by boat is 15minutes).Boats from the various island resorts meet each arriving plane to take visitors to their accommodation. There is no scheduled transfer from Hulule Island to the other islands.

Departure tax:
None if airport tax has been paid before; otherwise, US$12.

Internal Travel

Air, sea and road are the three ways of transportion within Maldives.

Public Holidays 2005

Jan 1 New Year’s Day.
Jan 20 Hajj Day.
Jan 21 Eidal Alha (Feast of the sacrifice).
Feb 10 Islamic New Year.
Apr 21 National Day.
May 2 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet).
Jul 9 Huravee Day.
Jul 26-27 Independence Day.
Sep 4 Martyrs’ Day.
Oct 3 Start of Ramadan.
Nov 3 Victory Day.
Nov 3-5 Kuda Eid (End of Ramadan).
Nov 11-12 Republic Day.