Thulhaadhoo Weather

VR-TLDBaa AtollOperated by Trans Maldivian Airways

Five-minute showers, twenty-minute sunshine — the Maldivian weather sampler.

Current conditions

updated just now
Sky
Drizzle
Temperature
29°C
Wind
Calm W wind
Rain
Rain possible
Lagoon
Calm
UV today
Very high (9)
Sunset
18:20
MMS alerts
None active

General outlook for the Thulhaadhoo area. Pilot-grade values are part of the Aviator plan below.

7-day outlook

Today · 18 Aug
Drizzle
29° / 27°
29% rain · light wind
Wed · 19 Aug
Drizzle
29° / 26°
54% rain · light wind
Thu · 20 Aug
Drizzle
28° / 26°
59% rain · light wind
Fri · 21 Aug
Thunderstorms
28° / 26°
69% rain · light wind
Sat · 22 Aug
Drizzle
29° / 27°
43% rain · light wind
Sun · 23 Aug
Drizzle
29° / 28°
27% rain · moderate wind
Mon · 24 Aug
Drizzle
29° / 26°
36% rain · moderate wind

Daily outlook for the Thulhaadhoo area in °C. Pilots: operational forecasts, exact wind, and tide are part of the Aviator plan.

Pilot data for Thulhaadhoo

  • Exact wind speed, direction & gusts
  • Runway bearings & platform layout
  • Live tidal data
  • Sea state at the aerodrome
  • Precipitation & METAR reports
  • Hazards & OLS zones

About Thulhaadhoo water aerodrome

Thulhaadhoo Seaplane Base (VR-TLD) serves Thulhaadhoo in Baa Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Trans Maldivian Airways. The aerodrome has 1 floating platform for passenger transfer. It lies about 120 km (65 nm) from Malé, roughly 50 minutes by seaplane.

Like all water aerodromes in the Maldives, operations are daytime VFR only, and conditions on the water — wind, sea state, and tide — decide whether a departure or arrival is comfortable, marginal, or off. Seavion tracks those conditions live, refreshed every 15 minutes from MMS, METAR, and marine forecast sources.

Seaplane travel here follows the Maldives' two monsoon seasons. The northeast monsoon (iruvai, roughly December to April) generally brings drier, calmer weather, while the southwest monsoon (hulhangu, roughly May to November) tends to be wetter with stronger winds. Conditions still vary day to day, so the live outlook above is a better guide than the calendar.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the seaplane flight from Malé to Thulhaadhoo?
The seaplane flight from Malé to Thulhaadhoo takes roughly 50 minutes, covering about 120 km (65 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
Who operates seaplane transfers to Thulhaadhoo?
Seaplane transfers to Thulhaadhoo are operated by Trans Maldivian Airways.
What is the weather like at Thulhaadhoo right now?
Current conditions at Thulhaadhoo — sky, temperature, wind, lagoon state, UV, and any active MMS alerts — are shown live at the top of this page, refreshed every 15 minutes from Maldives Meteorological Service, METAR, and marine forecast sources.
Do seaplanes fly to Thulhaadhoo in bad weather?
Seaplanes operate daytime VFR only. Wind, sea state, and visibility on the water decide whether a transfer runs, is delayed, or is held. Any active MMS weather alerts for Thulhaadhoo are shown live above.
What time do seaplanes stop flying?
Seaplanes fly in daylight, roughly 06:00 to 18:00 local time. Exact schedules are set by each operator and adjusted for the day's conditions.

Spot something wrong on this page? Our data comes from regulator sources and operators, and it does go stale.

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