Maldives Weather
A month-by-month look at temperature, rainfall and what to pack in Maldives. The annual average is 30°C high / 26°C low — hottest in March (31°C) and coldest in January (25°C).
Maldives Weather at a Glance
As of 2026A quick summary of Maldives's year-round climate and the best time to visit.
- Annual average
- 30° / 26°
- Best time to visit
- January, February, November
- Hottest month
- March (31°C)
- Coldest month
- January (25°C)
- Wettest month
- May (220mm)
- Driest month
- February (50mm)
As of 2026, Maldives's weather averages 30°C high / 26°C low across the year, and the best time to visit for stable temperatures, rainfall and crowds is January, February, November. The hottest month is March (31°C), the coldest is January (25°C), and the wettest is May (220mm).
Best Time to Visit Maldives
Peak dry season — the canonical honeymoon window. Resorts surge.
Lowest rainfall of the year — peak dry-season honeymoon window.
Best honeymoon month — manta + whale shark overlap + dry season starting.
Maldives Weather Month by Month
Tap any month for a detailed guide with what to wear, sunrise/sunset and air quality.
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Rainy days | Crowds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° / 25° | 75mm | 6 | Very busy | Details → |
| February | 30° / 25° | 50mm | 4 | Very busy | Details → |
| March | 31° / 26° | 75mm | 6 | Busy | Details → |
| April | 31° / 26° | 150mm | 9 | Busy | Details → |
| May | 31° / 26° | 220mm | 13 | Moderate | Details → |
| June | 30° / 26° | 175mm | 13 | Moderate | Details → |
| July | 30° / 26° | 150mm | 11 | Busy | Details → |
| August | 30° / 26° | 175mm | 11 | Busy | Details → |
| September | 30° / 26° | 200mm | 13 | Quiet | Details → |
| October | 30° / 26° | 200mm | 12 | Moderate | Details → |
| November | 30° / 26° | 150mm | 9 | Busy | Details → |
| December | 30° / 25° | 100mm | 7 | Very busy | Details → |
What to Wear in Maldives by Season
Dry-to-monsoon transition.
Monsoon.
Monsoon ending.
Dry tropical.
Maldives Weather FAQ
What is the best time to visit Maldives? +
For weather, January, February, November are the most comfortable months. Highs sit around 30°C with relatively stable rainfall and crowds.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Maldives? +
The hottest month is March with an average high of 31°C, and the coldest is January with an average low of 25°C. The annual average is 30°C high / 26°C low.
When does it rain most in Maldives? +
The wettest month is May (220mm over about 13 rainy days) and the driest is February (50mm). Total annual rainfall is roughly 1720mm.
What should I pack for Maldives? +
Spring (Mar–May) averages 31/26°C — Dry-to-monsoon transition. Summer (Jun–Aug) averages 30/26°C — Monsoon. Autumn (Sep–Nov) averages 30/26°C — Monsoon ending. Winter (Dec–Feb) averages 30/25°C — Dry tropical.
What is the weather in Maldives this month (June)? +
June averages 30°C high / 26°C low with 175mm rainfall over about 13 rainy days. Crowds are moderate and prices are moderate.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.