- Temperature
- 25–32°C
- Snowfall
- Not applicable — tropical climate year-round
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: meteorology.gov.mv, climatestotravel.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Peak season (Dec–Apr) offers the most reliable weather for water sports and outdoor activities, but resorts book 6–9 months ahead and prices are 30–50% higher than off-season rates.
- Off-season (May–Nov) brings lower accommodation costs and quieter resorts, but afternoon showers are common; rain typically comes in short bursts followed by sunshine, not all-day downpours.
- Shoulder months March–April and September–November offer a balance: decent weather with moderate prices.
- Northern and central atolls have a drier season January–mid-April; southern atolls experience rainfall year-round, but February–April are still relatively drier there.
- July and August are the strongest monsoon months with highest winds and rainfall, making them the riskiest months for travel.
- Sea temperature remains warm 27–30°C (81–86°F) year-round, suitable for swimming and diving in all seasons; visibility is excellent Dec–Apr and good even in monsoon months in eastern atolls.
- Cyclone risk exists April–December but is low overall due to Maldives' equatorial location; southern atolls are more sheltered.
Snowfall
Not applicable — tropical climate year-round
Peak Season
- Humidity Percent
- 75-80
- Months
- December to April
- Rainfall Monthly Mm
- Below 100 mm (driest months February-March)
- Sunshine Hours Daily
- 8-9
- Description
- Dry season with minimal rainfall, calm seas, and clear skies
Temperature Range
- Max Celsius
- 32
- Min Celsius
- 25
- Max Fahrenheit
- 90
- Min Fahrenheit
- 77
Warmest Months
- Period
- March to mid-May
- Note
- Temperature peaks before southwest monsoon arrives
Annual Rainfall
- Central Atolls Mm
- 1966
- Northern Atolls Mm
- 1779
- Southern Atolls Mm
- 2218
- Note
- Rainfall increases from north to south; most rain in showery form with sunny periods between
Off Peak Season
- Humidity Percent
- High, around 80
- Months
- May to November
- Rainfall Monthly Mm
- Scattered showers, heaviest June-September (200+ mm in peak months)
- Sunshine Hours Daily
- 6-7
- Description
- Wet season with brief afternoon showers and higher humidity; southern atolls experience heavier rainfall than northern atolls
Temperature Range
- Max Celsius
- 31
- Min Celsius
- 28
- Max Fahrenheit
- 88
- Min Fahrenheit
- 82
Key Climate Characteristics
- Sunshine Hours Annually
- Over 2,700 hours; sun present year-round
- Notable Weather Patterns
- Short, intense downpours typical; rain rarely lasts all day; cyclone risk April-December with peaks in May and November, though less common in southern atolls
- Tropical Monsoon Climate
- Yes
- Humidity Stable Year Round
- approximately 80%
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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