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Best Time to Visit Maldives
The Maldives has two seasons: dry northeast monsoon (Nov-Apr, best) and wet southwest monsoon (May-Oct). The dry season offers calm seas and perfect diving visibility.
Best Months to Visit
Jan
28°C55mm5/5
Feb
28°C30mm5/5
Mar
29°C45mm4/5
Apr
29°C85mm3/5
Monthly Climate
Temperature
Rainfall
28°
Jan
28°
Feb
29°
Mar
29°
Apr
28°
May
28°
Jun
28°
Jul
28°
Aug
28°
Sep
28°
Oct
28°
Nov
28°
Dec
Month-by-Month Guide
Jan
PeakTemp28°C / 82°F
Rain55mm
Crowds
Peak season
Feb
PeakTemp28°C / 82°F
Rain30mm
Crowds
Driest month
Mar
PeakTemp29°C / 84°F
Rain45mm
Crowds
Manta ray season
Apr
ShoulderTemp29°C / 84°F
Rain85mm
Crowds
Transition period
May
Off-SeasonTemp28°C / 82°F
Rain195mm
Crowds
Wet monsoon begins
Jun
Off-SeasonTemp28°C / 82°F
Rain170mm
Crowds
Jul
Off-SeasonTemp28°C / 82°F
Rain135mm
Crowds
Aug
Off-SeasonTemp28°C / 82°F
Rain150mm
Crowds
Manta season (east side)
Sep
Off-SeasonTemp28°C / 82°F
Rain170mm
Crowds
Oct
Off-SeasonTemp28°C / 82°F
Rain190mm
Crowds
Transition period
Nov
ShoulderTemp28°C / 82°F
Rain120mm
Crowds
Dry season approaching
Dec
PeakTemp28°C / 82°F
Rain90mm
Crowds
Christmas & New Year
Season Breakdown
Peak Season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
- +Perfect weather
- +Driest month
- -Highest prices
- -Most expensive
Shoulder Season
Apr, Nov
- +Prices dropping
- +Weather improving
- -Rain increasing
- -Some rain
Off Season
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- +Resort deals 50%+ off
- +Huge discounts
- -Rainy
- -Wet
Quick Facts — Maldives
Best Time
November – April (dry season)
Language
Dhivehi / English
Currency
MVR (Rf) / USD accepted
Timezone
MVT (UTC+5)
Avg Budget
$200–500/day
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