South Asia
Best time to visit Maldives
By region
When to visit Maldives
December–April is dry, sunny and priciest. May–November brings southwest-monsoon rain and wind but lower prices; surf season runs roughly March–October.
Best months across Maldives
Average daily high in °C; ★ marks the best months for each place.
| Place | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malé | ★ 28° | ★ 28° | ★ 28° | ★ 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | ★ 28° |
| Maafushi | ★ 28° | ★ 28° | ★ 28° | ★ 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | ★ 28° |
| Thulusdhoo | ★ 28° | ★ 28° | ★ 28° | ★ 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | ★ 28° |
Weather & best time by place
Sources
- NASA POWER climatology
- US State Department travel advisory
- Maldives Immigration: Tourist Visa
- IMUGA Traveller Declaration
- Visit Maldives (official tourism board)
- World Bank open data
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