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Maldives Weather in September — Climate Guide

September in Maldives is low value

Avg High
30°C
Avg Low
26°C
Rainy Days
13
Sunshine
7h

Maldives Weather in September — Quick Answer

As of 2026
Avg temp
30° / 26°
Rainfall
200mm · 13 days
Crowds
Quiet

As of 2026, Maldives in September averages a high of 30°C and low of 26°C with 200mm of rain over about 13 days. Monsoon peak.

September is low value for Maldives.

Monsoon peak + cheapest month of year.

Crowds: Quiet Prices: Low season Sea temp: 29°C
6 /10

Travel score

Monsoon peak · cheapest month of year · honeymoon value peak

September Weather at a Glance

Maldives in September averages 30°C/25-26°C with 200-215mm rainfall over 13-14 days, 7 hours of sunshine (the year's lowest) and 80% humidity. Monsoon peak — intermittent downpours. Underwater visibility 8-12 m. UV 11.

September Travel Advice

Rain jacket, umbrella, drybag mandatory. **September is the year's best-value month** — hotels 40-50% off. Asia Mid-Autumn (Sep 24-27 in 2026) adds ~20%. **Honeymoon value at its absolute peak** — Conrad Rangali at $2,500 in season drops to ~$1,400.

Flying In from Overseas

Asia Mid-Autumn (varies, late Sep 2026) + off-season value peak — Seoul/Tokyo/Singapore to MLE $900-1,400. Mid-Autumn week adds +30%. Visa-free 30 days.

September Pricing Trends

Off-season peak — 5-star overwater villas $900-2,300/night (~40% off in-season rates). Mid-Autumn week +30%.

Maldives September Weather Stats

Avg High

30°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

26°C

Rainy Days

13

200mm total

Sunshine

7h

Daily avg

Humidity

80%

very high

UV Index

11

Extreme

Wind

18 km/h

Gusts 30

Sea Temp

29°C

perfect

Crowds

Quiet

At attractions

September Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
06:00
Day length
12h 15min
Sunset
18:15
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Air Quality

30
AQI
Good
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

10 μg/m³

PM10

20 μg/m³

Status

good

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

33°C

/

Nighttime

27°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

18 km/h

Max gust 30 km/h

Activities Recommended for September

Diving Manta Bioluminescent plankton Sandbank picnic

September Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Hotels 40-50% off
  • Cheapest month
  • Manta + whale shark possible

Cons

  • Rain 13-14 days/month
  • Visibility 8-12m

September Events & Festivals

  • Monsoon peak
  • Asia Mid-Autumn (varies)

Maldives in September — Full Picture

Monsoon peak + cheapest month of year.

What to Wear & What to Pack

Monsoon peak.

Packing Checklist

Reef-safe SPF 50
Swimsuit
Rain jacket
Umbrella
Drybag

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Avg High

31°C

Avg Low

26°C

Rainy days

9.3/mo

Busy Shoulder

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Avg High

30°C

Avg Low

26°C

Rainy days

11.7/mo

Busy Peak

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Current
Avg High

30°C

Avg Low

26°C

Rainy days

11.3/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Avg High

30°C

Avg Low

25°C

Rainy days

5.7/mo

Very busy Peak

Maldives Monthly Weather Comparison

Month High Low Rain Sun Humid UV Crowd Price
January (Best)
30° 25° 6d·75mm 9h 76% 11 Very busy Peak
February (Best)
30° 25° 4d·50mm 9h 75% 11 Very busy Peak
March (Best)
31° 26° 6d·75mm 10h 77% 12 Busy Peak
31° 26° 9d·150mm 9h 78% 12 Busy Shoulder
31° 26° 13d·220mm 8h 80% 11 Moderate Shoulder
30° 26° 13d·175mm 7h 80% 11 Moderate Shoulder
30° 26° 11d·150mm 8h 78% 11 Busy Peak
30° 26° 11d·175mm 8h 78% 11 Busy Peak
30° 26° 13d·200mm 7h 80% 11 Quiet Low season
30° 26° 12d·200mm 8h 79% 11 Moderate Shoulder
November (Best)
30° 26° 9d·150mm 8h 78% 11 Busy Shoulder
December (Best)
30° 25° 7d·100mm 9h 77% 11 Very busy Peak

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Maldives September Hotel Picks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is September a good time to visit Maldives?

Maldives in September is low value. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.

What's the average temperature in Maldives in September?

Maldives September averages a high of 30°C and a low of 26°C.

Does it rain much in Maldives in September?

Maldives September averages 200mm of rainfall over about 13 rainy days.

What should I wear in Maldives in September?

Monsoon peak.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Maldives in September?

Maldives September sunrise is 06:00 and sunset is 18:15, with 12h 15min of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Maldives in September?

Maldives September air quality (AQI) averages 30, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 10μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Maldives in September?

In September, Maldives is great for Diving, Manta, Bioluminescent plankton.

Is September peak season in Maldives?

Maldives September crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.

Best Months to Visit Maldives

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Why you can trust weather guide

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