Best Time to Visit
🇲🇻 Maldives, Maldives · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
27°
26°
Great
Feb
28°
26°
Great
Mar
28°
27°
Great
Apr
29°
27°
Good
May
28°
27°
Good
Jun
28°
27°
Good
Jul
28°
26°
Good
Aug
28°
26°
Good
Sep
28°
26°
Good
Oct
28°
26°
Good
Nov
27°
26°
Good
Dec
27°
26°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 27°C | 26°C | 11 | 11h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 28°C | 26°C | 7 | 11h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 28°C | 27°C | 9 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| April | 29°C | 27°C | 17 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 28°C | 27°C | 24 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| June | 28°C | 27°C | 18 | 11h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| July | 28°C | 26°C | 18 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| August | 28°C | 26°C | 17 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| September | 28°C | 26°C | 19 | 10h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 28°C | 26°C | 21 | 10h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 27°C | 26°C | 20 | 10h | 82% | 4 | Good | View |
| December | 27°C | 26°C | 19 | 10h | 82% | 4 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 28°C high, 27°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 27°C (81°F).
Avg: 28°C high, 26°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 26°C (79°F).
Avg: 28°C high, 26°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 26°C (79°F).
Avg: 27°C high, 26°C low
Comfortable warmth at 27°C (81°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 26°C (79°F).
The least favorable time to visit Maldives is April and May. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall, high humidity.
April
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
May
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
June
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Maldives during the best travel months (February, January, March), when temperatures range from 26°C to 28°C:
Maldives has a tropical climate (Koppen classification: Af). The warmest month is April with highs of 29°C, while the coldest month is December at just 27°C. Annual rainfall averages 1714mm across approximately 200 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
| Low °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Rain Days | 11 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| Rain mm | 81 | 38 | 46 | 114 | 227 | 125 | 142 | 145 | 176 | 195 | 219 | 206 |
| Sun h/day | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
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