Maldives

Planning a Trip to Maldives? Here's the Weather

See what weather to expect in Maldives, Maldives and plan your trip with confidence. Monthly averages from real historical weather data.

The Maldives sits so close to the equator that temperatures barely shift across the year — highs hover between 28°C and 29°C every month, making the calendar feel almost static. What actually shapes a trip here is rainfall: some months deliver calm, clear conditions ideal for snorkelling the coral atolls, while others bring heavy downpours that can interrupt time on the water. It's a destination where reading the rain data matters far more than chasing warmth.

Written by Leo Vicente, founder & engineer who loves to travel

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29°C

Avg. high

27°C

Avg. low

1990mm

Yearly rainfall

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Best months

Travel Window Score · 7.2/10

Maldives's best travel month is February — around 10 rain days and daytime highs near 28°C, on a 10-year historical average (climatology tier).

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Monthly Temperature & Rainfall

What Weather to Expect in Maldives

Maldives typically has the most favorable weather for travel during January, February, March, April, June, with comfortable temperatures and relatively low rainfall — ideal conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilJune
Hottest monthMarch (29°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (26°C)
Wettest monthNovember (314mm)
Driest monthFebruary (70mm)

Best Time to Visit Maldives

January, February, March, April, June form a drier stretch with meaningfully lower rainfall than the annual average, giving reef divers and overwater-bungalow guests the most reliable conditions for calm seas and clear water. February is the driest of the group, making it a particularly strong pick for those prioritising uninterrupted time on and under the water.

The best time to visit Maldives is January, February, March, April, June, when daytime highs average around 29°C and rainfall stays low at roughly 102mm per month. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing, outdoor activities, and exploring the city at a relaxed pace. February is typically the driest of these months, with only around 70mm of precipitation.

November is the wettest month of the year, with rainfall reaching 314mm, and is best avoided if consistent outdoor conditions matter to your trip.

Maldives Weather by Season

Spring

Spring (March–May) brings warm weather to Maldives, with highs averaging 29°C and lows around 27°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 489mm total with roughly 17 rainy days per month.

Summer

Summer (June–August) brings warm weather to Maldives, with highs averaging 29°C and lows around 27°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 388mm total with roughly 16 rainy days per month.

Autumn

Autumn (September–November) brings warm weather to Maldives, with highs averaging 28°C and lows around 27°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 695mm total with roughly 20 rainy days per month.

Winter

Winter (December–February) brings warm weather to Maldives, with highs averaging 28°C and lows around 26°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 418mm total with roughly 14 rainy days per month.

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Climate data is a 10-year historical average (2016–2025), averaged across a wide area rather than a single weather station. Temperatures in Celsius. How we forecast →