Ihavandhoo

Island

In Haa Alif Atoll, Ihavandhoo is a local island with guesthouses, white beaches and coral reefs; visitors come for snorkeling, fishing trips and to experience island life outside resort chains.

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Ihavandhoo essentials

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

Ihavandhoo at a Glance

About Ihavandhoo

Ihavandhoo is an inhabited island in the Haa Alif Atoll of the Republic of Maldives, located in the northern part of the Maldivian archipelago. It functions as a local population and service centre within its atoll.

Like other inhabited Maldivian islands, Ihavandhoo has a history tied to fishing, seafaring and atoll-based community life; specific historic events and dates are principally recorded in local administrative sources.

Located in the northernmost administrative atoll group of the Maldives, the island is part of Haa Alif Atoll and lies well north of the central Maldivian islands around the capital Malé.

  • Administrative status: One of the inhabited islands of Haa Alif Atoll in the far north of the Maldives, administratively part of the northern atoll cluster.
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Ihavandhoo

The dry season offers the most reliable sea conditions for reaching and moving between islands.

Dry Season
November-April · 25-32°C
Clear skies, calmer seas and the best time for snorkeling, diving and boat travel.
Wet Season
May-October · 24-30°C
Shorter rains and possible rough seas; fewer tourists and lower prices.

Weather & Climate near Ihavandhoo

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1630 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 58 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 24° - 30° 27° 45 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.0 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.7h
February Ideal 25° - 30° 31° 30 mm some cloud 77% 3.2 m/s 2.5 extreme 11.8h
March Ideal 26° - 31° 32° 31 mm some cloud 77% 3.0 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.0h
April Excellent 27° - 31° 33° 68 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.2h
May Good 26° - 31° 33° 169 mm overcast 80% 3.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
June Good 26° - 30° 32° 229 mm overcast 81% 4.3 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.4h
July Good 26° - 29° 31° 206 mm overcast 82% 4.9 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.3h
August Good 26° - 29° 31° 212 mm overcast 82% 4.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.2h
September Good 25° - 30° 31° 180 mm overcast 82% 4.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
October Very Good 25° - 30° 31° 170 mm partly cloudy 81% 3.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.9h
November Very Good 25° - 30° 30° 172 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.2 m/s 2.0 very high 11.7h
December Very Good 24° - 30° 30° 118 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.8 m/s 1.9 very high 11.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Ihavandhoo

Ihavandhoo is part of Haa Alif Atoll. Access is typically by domestic flight to a regional airport followed by a boat transfer, or by inter-island ferry/speedboat from larger hubs. Confirm boat timetables and inter-island connections beforehand.

Tips for Visiting Ihavandhoo

  • Inter-island transfers are by local dhoni or speedboat; confirm schedules with the island guesthouse or local harbor office.
  • Book homestays or guesthouses in advance in high season; facilities are modest on less-populated islands.
  • Bring cash; many small vendors do not accept cards.