Dhiggiri Weather

VR-DHGRJDGMLE R187 / 34 NMVaavu AtollOperated by Trans Maldivian Airways

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Current conditions

Sky
Temperature
Wind
Rain
No precipitation data
Lagoon
UV today
High (7)
Sunset
18:18
MMS alerts
None active

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

7-day outlook

Today · 12 Aug
Showers
28° / 26°
78% rain · moderate wind
Thu · 13 Aug
Showers
28° / 26°
82% rain · moderate wind
Fri · 14 Aug
Showers
29° / 26°
90% rain · moderate wind
Sat · 15 Aug
Cloudy
29° / 28°
25% rain · moderate wind
Sun · 16 Aug
Cloudy
29° / 28°
10% rain · moderate wind
Mon · 17 Aug
Cloudy
29° / 28°
12% rain · moderate wind
Tue · 18 Aug
Cloudy
28° / 28°
6% rain · light wind

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

Pilot data for Dhiggiri

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

About Dhiggiri water aerodrome

Dhiggiri Seaplane Base (VR-DHG) serves Dhiggiri in Vaavu Atoll, with seaplane services operated by Trans Maldivian Airways. The aerodrome has 1 floating platform for passenger transfer. It lies about 61 km (33 nm) from Malé, roughly 30 minutes by seaplane. It is also known as Nakai Dhiggiri Resort.

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 Dhiggiri?
The seaplane flight from Malé to Dhiggiri takes roughly 30 minutes, covering about 61 km (33 nm). Exact timings depend on the operator and the day's conditions.
Who operates seaplane transfers to Dhiggiri?
Seaplane transfers to Dhiggiri are operated by Trans Maldivian Airways.
What is the weather like at Dhiggiri right now?
Current conditions at Dhiggiri — 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 Dhiggiri 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 Dhiggiri 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.
What is the LLI code for Dhiggiri?
The local location indicator (LLI code) for Dhiggiri is RJDG, positioned on the MLE VOR radial 187 at 34 NM.

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