Fares-Maathodaa

Island

Fares‑Maathodaa in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll is a Maldivian island used for local fishing and lagoon access; visitors arrive by boat for diving, snorkeling and island walks.

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Fares-Maathodaa essentials

Country: Maldives
Driest months: Feb-Apr
Pay in: Rufiyaa (ރ.)
Language: Divehi
Emergency: 119

Fares-Maathodaa at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Fares-Maathodaa

Best visited during the dry northeast monsoon for calm seas and clear snorkeling conditions.

Northeast monsoon (dry)
December-April · 25-30°C
Drier weather, calmer seas-popular season for tourists.
Southwest monsoon (wet)
May-November · 26-31°C
More rain and choppier seas; prices can be lower and reefs greener.

Weather & Climate near Fares-Maathodaa

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 26°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2383 mm/year), wettest in October.

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Best Time to Visit
FebruarySeptemberMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 26° - 31° 34° 200 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.3 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
February Very Good 27° - 31° 34° 106 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.2 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.0h
March Good 27° - 32° 35° 136 mm some cloud 77% 2.2 m/s 2.8 extreme 12.0h
April Good 27° - 32° 36° 169 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.5 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.0h
May Acceptable 27° - 31° 35° 246 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
June Good 27° - 31° 34° 183 mm overcast 79% 4.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.0h
July Good 27° - 30° 33° 189 mm overcast 79% 4.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.0h
August Good 26° - 30° 33° 191 mm overcast 80% 4.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
September Very Good 26° - 30° 33° 223 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.1 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
October Good 26° - 31° 33° 276 mm overcast 80% 2.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
November Good 26° - 31° 34° 195 mm partly cloudy 81% 1.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
December Acceptable 26° - 31° 34° 269 mm partly cloudy 82% 1.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Fares-Maathodaa

Fares-Maathodaa is reached by speedboat or local ferry from a regional hub; in the southern atolls this often means a domestic flight to a main island followed by a boat transfer. Coordinate logistics through local guesthouses or the atoll’s administrative office.

Tips for Visiting Fares-Maathodaa

  • If planning to snorkel or dive, check local atoll conditions and conservation rules-some areas may be protected.
  • Small islands in the Maldives can be sensitive ecologically; avoid single-use plastics and follow coral-safe practices.
  • Inter-island travel relies on sea planes or speedboats-book transfers well in advance via resort or local operators.