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Alifushi

Island

A local island in Raa Atoll, Alifushi is known for traditional boatbuilding, fishing communities and access to nearby reefs for diving and snorkeling charters.

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Alifushi essentials

Address: Alifushi Island, Raa Atoll (Alifushi), Maldives
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About Alifushi

Alifushi is an inhabited island in the northern Maldives. It is a small settled island with residential areas and local workshops.

The island is known within the Maldives for skilled boatbuilding and carpentry, with local craftsmen producing traditional Maldivian boats and wooden items. Visitors who reach the island encounter a compact settlement rather than resort infrastructure.

Alifushi lies in the northern Maldivian island chain and is part of the country’s dispersed network of inhabited islands; access is by domestic sea or air connections from Malé and other regional hubs.

  • Local craft traditions: Locally noted for traditional boatbuilding and carpentry skills that have been an important part of the island economy.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Alifushi

The dry season (Dec-Apr) is generally the best window for travel in the Maldives for stable sea conditions and sunny days.

Dry Season
December-April · 25-30°C
Calmest seas and best visibility for boat transfers and diving/snorkeling.
Wet Season
May-November · 24-30°C
Short, heavy showers and higher humidity; fewer tourists and lower prices.

Weather & Climate near Alifushi

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 25°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1680 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 53 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 25° - 30° 31° 60 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.6 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.7h
February Excellent 26° - 31° 33° 35 mm some cloud 78% 2.5 m/s 2.6 extreme 11.8h
March Excellent 27° - 31° 34° 41 mm mostly sunny 77% 2.2 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.0h
April Very Good 27° - 32° 35° 85 mm some cloud 77% 2.3 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.1h
May Acceptable 27° - 31° 35° 181 mm overcast 80% 2.7 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.3h
June Good 27° - 31° 35° 193 mm overcast 82% 3.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
July Good 27° - 30° 34° 176 mm overcast 81% 3.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
August Good 26° - 30° 33° 192 mm overcast 82% 3.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.2h
September Good 26° - 30° 33° 193 mm overcast 82% 3.0 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
October Very Good 26° - 30° 33° 182 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.9h
November Very Good 26° - 31° 33° 186 mm partly cloudy 80% 1.8 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.8h
December Very Good 25° - 31° 32° 156 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.5 m/s 2.0 very high 11.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Alifushi

Alifushi is reached by domestic flight from Velana International Airport (Malé) to Ifuru or a nearby regional airport and then by speedboat or scheduled ferry. Alternatively, some operators run direct sea transfers depending on season and availability.

Tips for Visiting Alifushi

  • Inter-island flights and speedboat schedules can change; confirm times in Malé before onward travel.
  • Respect local customs: some islands are more conservative than resort atolls.