Fuvahmulah · Seasons
Best time to dive
in Fuvahmulah
The best time to dive in Fuvahmulah depends on what you want to see: tiger sharks are here all year, other big animals come with the seasons.
The short answer
You can dive with tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah on any month of the year. If you can choose, the north-east monsoon from about December to April usually brings calmer seas, more sunshine and the best visibility, and it overlaps with the seasons of hammerheads, whale sharks and oceanic manta rays.
Month by month
| Months | Weather | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| December – February | Dry season, calmer sea | Tiger sharks, hammerheads, threshers, first whale sharks |
| March – April | Hot and mostly calm, best visibility | Tiger sharks, oceanic manta rays, whale sharks, hammerheads |
| May | Change of monsoon | Tiger sharks, oceanic manta rays, whale sharks |
| June – September | South-west monsoon: more wind and rain | Tiger sharks, thresher sharks |
| October – November | Variable, improving | Tiger sharks, threshers at their peak, first hammerheads |
Species calendar
- Tiger sharks: all year.
- Thresher sharks: all year, most often from October to December.
- Scalloped hammerheads: October to April.
- Whale sharks: January to May.
- Oceanic manta rays: March to May.
Water and visibility
The water stays warm all year, at about 27–30 °C. Visibility is often 20–40 metres and can be even better in the dry season; during the south-west monsoon it can drop, and some days the sea is too rough for certain sites. We always choose the site with your safety first.
When is the best month to dive with tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah?
Tiger sharks are seen all year. For calmer seas and the best visibility, plan your trip between December and April.
When can I see hammerheads in Fuvahmulah?
Scalloped hammerheads are seen mainly from October to April, usually on early-morning dives along the deeper reefs.
