2026 Climate Averages

Maldives: Weather Guide & Climate

Complete month-by-month weather guide: Maldives. Best time to visit: November, December, January, February, March, April. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.

☀️ Climate Overview

Maldives has a Tropical climate with average yearly highs of 28°C, lows of 27°C, and approximately 16 rainy days per month.

The best time to visit Maldives is during November, December, January, February, March, April, when humidity is lower and there are fewer rain showers

Drier season: Jan–Aug Wetter season: May–Dec

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Air Quality

Best Time

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Conditions Excellent

Hottest

29°C April
Avg Low 27°C
Rain 14 days

Coldest

26°C January
Avg High 28°C
Rain 13 days

Driest Month

7 rainy days February
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 27°C

Windiest Month

28 km/h

May (gusts 39)

Sea Temp Range

28° – 31°C

Warmest water: April (31°C)

Best for swimming: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec (28°–31°C)

Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 14 days ahead

Weather by Season

Spring

Mar–May

High 29°C
Low 27°C
Rain 16 days
Crowds
Busy
Travel Costs Peak Rates

Summer

Jun–Aug

High 28°C
Low 27°C
Rain 15 days
Crowds
Very Quiet
Travel Costs Value Rates

Autumn

Sep–Nov

High 28°C
Low 26°C
Rain 19 days
Crowds
Moderate
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Winter

Dec–Feb

High 28°C
Low 26°C
Rain 13 days
Crowds
Very Busy
Travel Costs Peak Rates

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January

Best
Excellent
28° / 26°
13d (194mm)
9.9h
78% Humid
UV 7.9 Very High

February

Best
Excellent
28° / 27°
7d (37mm)
10.9h
77% Humid
UV 9.1 Very High

March

Best
Excellent
28° / 27°
10d (93mm)
10.9h
77% Humid
UV 9.2 Very High

April

Best
Excellent
29° / 27°
14d (97mm)
11h
79% Muggy
UV 9 Very High

May

Wet
29° / 27°
23d (237mm)
9.7h
82% Very Muggy
UV 7.5 Very High

June

Wet
29° / 27°
14d (74mm)
11h
80% Very Muggy
UV 8.3 Very High

July

Wet
28° / 27°
17d (156mm)
9.9h
80% Very Humid
UV 7.6 Very High

August

Wet
28° / 27°
15d (133mm)
10.1h
79% Humid
UV 8.3 Very High

September

Wet
28° / 26°
18d (156mm)
10.2h
81% Very Humid
UV 8.4 Very High

October

Wet
28° / 26°
20d (176mm)
10.1h
81% Very Humid
UV 8 Very High

November

Best
Excellent
28° / 26°
19d (227mm)
9.6h
80% Very Humid
UV 7.5 Very High

December

Best
Excellent
28° / 26°
18d (194mm)
9.9h
80% Very Humid
UV 7.4 Very High

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of climate does Maldives have?
Maldives has a tropical climate with average yearly temperatures of 28°C and 27°C.
When is the best time to visit Maldives?
The best time to visit Maldives is during November, December, January, February, March, April, when temperatures average around 28°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Maldives?
The hottest month in Maldives is April with average highs of 29°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of 26°C.
When is the rainy season in Maldives?
Maldives sees the most rain in May (23 rainy days), while February is the driest month (7 rainy days).
Does it get cold at night in Maldives?
Night temperatures vary throughout the year. The coldest nights are in January (26°C), while April has the warmest evenings (27°C). Pack layers for cooler months.
Can you swim year-round in Maldives?
Sea temperatures in Maldives range from 28°C to 31°C throughout the year. The warmest water is in April. Swimming is comfortable year-round.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Last Updated: February 2026

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