Ihavandhoo
Island Small inhabited Maldivian island in Haa Alif Atoll
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.
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.
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.
Best Time to Visit Ihavandhoo #
The dry season offers the most reliable sea conditions for reaching and moving between islands.
Weather & Climate near Ihavandhoo #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1630 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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March
March is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (206 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (212 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (180 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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