Best Time to Visit Maldives
Maldives · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Maldives, plan your trip for January to March. Temperatures barely change through the year: highs stay between 28°C and 29°C, so rainfall matters far more than heat when choosing when to go. The rainy season runs over May and August to December; November is the wettest month with about 233 mm (9.2 in) of rain. May is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Maldives weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C 82°F | 27°C 81°F | 60 mm | 10 | 79% | 5.8 | Excellent 8.5 |
| February | 28°C 82°F | 27°C 81°F | 38 mm | 9 | 78% | 6.7 | Excellent 8.8 |
| March | 29°C 83°F | 28°C 82°F | 57 mm | 12 | 77% | 7.3 | Excellent 8 |
| April | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 83°F | 94 mm | 16 | 78% | 6.5 | Fair 5.9 |
| May | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 83°F | 212 mm | 25 | 81% | 3.4 | Poor 3.5 |
| June | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 82°F | 142 mm | 22 | 81% | 2.8 | Poor 3.5 |
| July | 29°C 83°F | 28°C 82°F | 168 mm | 23 | 80% | 2.8 | Poor 3.8 |
| August | 28°C 83°F | 28°C 82°F | 202 mm | 24 | 81% | 2.8 | Poor 3.8 |
| September | 28°C 83°F | 27°C 81°F | 191 mm | 22 | 81% | 3.3 | Poor 4.1 |
| October | 28°C 83°F | 27°C 81°F | 196 mm | 23 | 80% | 3.5 | Poor 4.3 |
| November | 28°C 82°F | 27°C 81°F | 233 mm | 23 | 80% | 3.4 | Poor 4.3 |
| December | 28°C 82°F | 27°C 81°F | 187 mm | 23 | 80% | 3.9 | Fair 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maldives?
The best time to visit Maldives is January to March, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Maldives?
May is the hottest month in Maldives, with an average high of 29°C (84°F).
What is the coldest month in Maldives?
January is the coldest month in Maldives, with an average low of 27°C (81°F).
What is the rainiest month in Maldives?
November is the wettest month, with about 233 mm (9.2 in) of rain. February is the driest, with 38 mm (1.5 in).
When is the rainy season in Maldives?
The rainy season in Maldives is May and August to December.
Nearby destinations
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- Kochi709 km · best December and January
- Colombo766 km · best January and February
- Galle771 km · best January and February
- Teni783 km · best January
- Madurai816 km · best January
- Coimbatore850 km · best December and January
- Kandy861 km · best February
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