Athuruga Island Resort Weather

The Athuruga Island Resort is located in the South Ari Atoll in the Maldives, and is a haven for sun-seekers and water sports enthusiasts alike, thanks to its tropical climate and ideal conditions. The island experiences hot sunny weather, and is affected by both the southwest and northeast monsoons that blow through the region and determine the conditions.

 

The best time to visit Athuruga Island Resort is during the northeast monsoon, which runs during the British winter, from November to April. During this time, the temperature remains around 30C and the island sees anywhere from 7 - 9 hours of sunshine each day - meaning idyllic conditions on the resort's tropical beach. There is a little rainfall, from 60mm - 100mm each month, however these winter months experience the driest weather of the year, with brief short-lived showers. Sea temperatures are a steady 28C in these months, with the wonderfully warm clear waters of the Indian Ocean particularly attracting scuba-divers and snorkelers. Humidity during these months is high but comfortable, which changes in March and April, when the levels start to become very high, and the temperatures begin to rise up to 31C - 32C.  

 

April sees the beginning of the southwest monsoon in the South Ari Atoll, with the onset of increased rainfall and hotter humid conditions, although the temperature remains a constant 30C from June until the end of the year. May and October see the wettest weather, receiving over 200mm of rain each and in general a steady 150mm of rain falls each month during the summer.