Now that you’ve decided you’re interested in visiting Tahiti or Moorea, you’ve most likely run into the issue of trying to figure when the best time to visit really is. This really isn’t the easiest question to answer, but the good news is this is simply because there really isn’t a bad time to visit. In other words, the best time to visit Tahiti or Moorea is when you’re able.
When you read the weather information gathered down below, you’ll notice that the weather within the Maldives tends to be nearly identical throughout, with the month not really meaning much. The days in this region tend to be on the warm side and at least, what most would consider, somewhat humid. The nights here are known for being both reasonably warm and a bit on the balmy side.
Unlike most of other tropical destinations, the Maldives is unique in that it has two different “monsoon seasons” each year.
Noted has having both a pleasant and a consistent climate throughout the duration of the entire year, the best time to visit the Maldives is simply put, whenever you decide you’d like to visit. With that said, there are some subtle differences going from one season into the next. In order to help you figure out when the best time to visit the Maldives is for you and your party, we’ve included some details, below.
Once you finally arrive in the beautiful Maldives, you’ll feel as though you’ve found a tropical paradise, especially at your overwater bungalow resort. Spread over an extremely large area just southwest of India, The Maldives is located thousands of kilometers from Europe, and even quite a long way from the Middle East, as well.
Thankfully, you’ll find that there are many flights that venture to the Malé International Airport from all over the globe, making it so that most people will only have to change planes one time during their trip.
Because of the location, guests will find that both daytime and evening temperatures in Bora Bora, as well as throughout the rest of French Polynesia, tend to be generally stable when looking month to month. Also, it’s important to note that because Bora Bora is even closer to the equator compared to nearby islands, it tends to be more consistent than Tahiti and Moorea, which are both about 140 miles (230 kilometers) to the southwest.
Acting as an extremely popular island for North American honeymooning couples and the romantically inclined, Bora Bora has both its high season and the largest crowds during the months of June and July. With that said, for those with a choice of when to go there are probably better times of year, this of course being dependent on your goals. We’ll dive into all of this down below.
Because of its popularity, you’ll find that Bora Bora is easily considered to be one of the most beautiful tropical destinations you could visit. Part of the island’s appeal is both the remoteness and solitude that it offers, which will serve you very well, especially if you’re traveling to the region for a honeymoon trip. With this said, the downside with being so remote is that Bora Bora is not a place that can be reach quickly or, cheaply for that matter, unless you are already in French Polynesia to began with.
When you began researching both pricing and the popularity of a certain region, you’ll find that for the tropical Maldives, the high season for resort prices generally runs from December into April, with December and January standing in as the busiest months. This is because most Europeans take their winter break during this time period. The rest of the year is considered to be the “low season” for Maldives resorts, even though the Maldives weather is pretty much exactly the same the whole year round and therefore there is no best month to go to the Maldives in terms of climate.
The Maldives, with their tropical inspired water bungalows, spa escapes, and adventurous activities, beckon travelers of all kinds from around the globe. Because of this, you’ll find lots of competition between the resorts in the region, with each one trying to outdo the other by offering their guests the best of the best through a selection of resort amenities and views. With all of the amenities offered, you’ll find that one of the most talked about amenities that certainly helps to separate certain overwater resorts from all the others is the presence of glass floors.
As there are nearly 80 different private-island water bungalow resorts in the Maldives, it would be extremely easy to spend a lot of time sorting through all the prices, features, and guest reviews to find the one that suits you best at a good price. Because we spent a few months sifting through this information, we’re now publishing our “Editor’s Choice” resort recommendations. This list is detailed to save you time finding both the best resort and best deal.