When to go to Mafia Island

Mafia Island trip in February

This is the best time to swim with the mighty whale shark, the largest fish in the world.

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The ideal month for exploring the coral reefs and exotic fish with water clarity of 25 meters or more.

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Temperatures are reasonably hot, with little rainfall at this time of year.

Mafia Island trip in March

The weather is not good over this period with high temperatures and plenty of rain, often in the form of storms.

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Scuba diving continues to be good in this month

Mafia Island trip in April

Temperatures are high and windy, with rainfall continually falling over this period.

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This is the end of the Scuba season (but still excellent), with water clarity dropping because of the weather.

Mafia Island trip in May

Temperatures are high and windy, with rainfall continually falling over this period.

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Diving is not ideal during this month, with water clarity dropping because of the weather.

Mafia Island trip in June

At the end of the wet season, temperatures are cooler, wind can still be strong with sporadic rainfall across the month.

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Diving is restricted to inside Chole Bay because of strong winds and huge seas outside the bay.

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Be aware that many local restaurants and stores close during the period of Ramadan.

Mafia Island trip in July

Turtle hatchings almost daily in July, August, September tailing off until Christmas

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Diving is restricted to inside Chole Bay because of the potentially strong winds and huge seas outside the bay.

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Be aware that many local restaurants and stores close during the period of Ramadan.

Mafia Island trip in August

Diving is restricted to inside Chole Bay because of potentially strong winds and huge seas outside the bay.

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Weather can pick up over this period with the potential for strong winds and big seas

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Turtle hatchings almost daily in July, August, September tailing off until Christmas

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Fantastic potential to see humpback whales in August

Mafia Island trip in September

Weather is more consistent over this period with cooler temperatures, little wind and low rainfall.

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There is the possibility of whale watching, as an added bonus during this time of year.

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Turtle hatchings almost daily in July, August, September, tailing off until Christmas

Mafia Island trip in October

Weather is more consistent over this period with cooler temperatures, little wind and low rainfall.

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Whale sharks best in late October, November and early December, just before Christmas

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The ideal month for exploring the coral reefs and exotic fish with water clarity of 25 meters or more.

Mafia Island trip in November

Temperatures are hot with the arrival of the summer rains and wind.

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If you are a keen fisherman, billfish fishing season kicks off.

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This is the best time to swim with the mighty whale shark, the largest fish in the world.

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The ideal month for exploring the coral reefs and exotic fish with water clarity of 25 meters or more.

Mafia Island trip in December

Temperatures are hot with the arrival of the summer rains and wind.

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This is the best time to swim with the mighty whale shark, the largest fish in the world.

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Diving is not at its best but decent during this month, as long as weather doesn't pick-up.