Maldives
Maldives Weather & Climate
Overwater villas, glassy turquoise lagoons and pristine coral reefs
30°C
Max sea
30°C
Max air
February
Best month
53mm
Driest month
Overwater villas, glassy turquoise lagoons and pristine coral reefs
The Maldives is the world's most dispersed nation — 1,200 coral islands scattered across the Indian Ocean like turquoise jewels on a blue tablecloth. Almost every island is ringed by a lagoon of impossible clarity, where manta rays glide beneath overwater bungalows and reef sharks patrol the coral gardens below. This is the ultimate destination for honeymooners, divers and anyone who has ever dreamed of stepping off a seaplane onto their own private stretch of sand.
When to go: Sea temperatures rarely dip below 28°C. November to April is dry season with excellent visibility for diving.
The best months to visit Maldives are February, March. Peak season is March with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°C | 29°C | 114mm | 11 | 20 |
| Feb | 29°C | 29°C | 53mm | 11 | 21 |
| Mar | 30°C | 30°C | 77mm | 12 | 22 |
| Apr | 30°C | 30°C | 122mm | 12 | 23 |
| May | 30°C | 30°C | 195mm | 11 | 24 |
| Jun | 29°C | 29°C | 178mm | 10 | 23 |
| Jul | 29°C | 29°C | 175mm | 10 | 22 |
| Aug | 29°C | 29°C | 185mm | 10 | 21 |
| Sep | 29°C | 29°C | 201mm | 11 | 20 |
| Oct | 29°C | 29°C | 198mm | 11 | 19 |
| Nov | 29°C | 29°C | 231mm | 11 | 20 |
| Dec | 29°C | 29°C | 225mm | 11 | 20 |
The best time to visit Maldives is February, March. Peak season is March when temperatures reach 30°C with very little rain. Sea temperatures rarely dip below 28°C. November to April is dry season with excellent visibility for diving.
Sea temperatures in Maldives range from 29°C in January to 30°C in March. The sea is bath-warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Maldives average 29°C with sea temperatures of 29°C. This makes it a great winter sun destination.
The driest month is February with 53mm. The wettest month sees 231mm. Maldives receives 1954mm annually.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (114mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Very little rain (53mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Some rain (77mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (122mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (195mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (178mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (175mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (185mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (201mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (198mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (231mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (225mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
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