Kelaa (Haa Alif Atoll) at a Glance
About Kelaa (Haa Alif Atoll)
Kelaa is an inhabited island in Haa Alif Atoll in the northern Maldives. It is one of the populated islands in the atoll group and functions as a local community center.
The island has a resident population and basic island infrastructure serving daily life and fishing activities of inhabitants. Coral reef and lagoon areas surround the island and support local fisheries and small boat access.
Administratively it belongs to Haa Alif Atoll, one of the northern atoll divisions of the Maldives. Transport links to other islands and to Male9 are by domestic plane or boat services arranged through atoll transport routes.
The island sits in the northern Maldives archipelago, well away from the main urban center of Male9 and within the chain of low-lying coral islands that form the atoll.
- Settlement status: Inhabited island with local governance under Haa Alif Atoll administrative division of the Maldives.
- Economy: Local economy is based mainly on fishing and small-scale local services rather than tourism on a large scale.
Nearby Attractions to Kelaa (Haa Alif Atoll)
Best Time to Visit Kelaa (Haa Alif Atoll)
Tropical maritime climate; drier months (Dec-Apr) are best for reliable sea travel and outdoor activities.
Weather & Climate near Kelaa (Haa Alif Atoll)
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1717 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 24° - 30° | 27° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.7h |
| February | Excellent | 25° - 31° | 31° | 30 mm | some cloud | 77% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 11.8h |
| March | Excellent | 26° - 31° | 32° | 33 mm | some cloud | 77% | 2.6 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Excellent | 27° - 31° | 34° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.0 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.2h |
| May | Good | 26° - 31° | 33° | 180 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.3h |
| June | Good | 26° - 30° | 32° | 254 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.1 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.4h |
| July | Good | 26° - 30° | 32° | 223 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.5 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.3h |
| August | Good | 26° - 29° | 31° | 221 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.2h |
| September | Good | 25° - 30° | 31° | 187 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.9 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.0h |
| October | Very Good | 25° - 30° | 31° | 181 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.9h |
| November | Good | 25° - 30° | 30° | 176 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.7 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.7h |
| December | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 115 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.6h |
How to Get to Kelaa (Haa Alif Atoll)
Reaches by domestic transfer from Malé via scheduled seaplane or domestic flight plus boat, depending on operator and season. Consult Maldivian domestic carriers and local ferry timetables for the most reliable routing.
Tips for Visiting Kelaa (Haa Alif Atoll)
- Check local ferry schedules in advance-inter-island boat services can be infrequent outside the high season.
- Visit with respect for local culture; many northern Maldivian islands are inhabited and conservative-dress modestly when onshore away from resort areas.
- Pack mosquito repellent and a snorkel mask; coral and small reefs can be excellent for casual snorkeling near shallow shores.