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Maldives' national averages run from 28 °C in January to 29 °C in April, with rainfall between 59 mm in February and 285 mm in November and 6.0–8.5 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are February, March and June. Its 21 regions span 28–28 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Malé
- Region
- Asia
- TZ
- Europe/Rome
- Area
- 66 km²
Best months to visit
When Maldives shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.7 | 26.4 | 25.1 | 28.5 |
| February | 28.0 | 26.7 | 25.6 | 28.7 |
| March | 28.5 | 27.0 | 25.6 | 29.3 |
| April | 29.0 | 27.2 | 26.1 | 29.8 |
| May | 28.9 | 27.0 | 26.1 | 29.7 |
| June | 28.6 | 27.1 | 25.9 | 29.2 |
| July | 28.5 | 26.8 | 25.7 | 29.3 |
| August | 28.3 | 26.7 | 25.5 | 29.0 |
| September | 28.1 | 26.4 | 25.4 | 28.8 |
| October | 27.9 | 26.4 | 25.4 | 28.7 |
| November | 27.7 | 26.1 | 25.3 | 28.5 |
| December | 27.8 | 26.2 | 25.3 | 28.6 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 136 |
| February | 59 |
| March | 92 |
| April | 121 |
| May | 254 |
| June | 82 |
| July | 147 |
| August | 139 |
| September | 170 |
| October | 194 |
| November | 285 |
| December | 202 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 8.0 |
| February | 8.5 |
| March | 8.5 |
| April | 7.9 |
| May | 6.0 |
| June | 7.3 |
| July | 6.6 |
| August | 7.1 |
| September | 7.1 |
| October | 6.7 |
| November | 6.3 |
| December | 7.1 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.4 | 8.5 | 27.6 |
| February | 18.9 | 10.7 | 27.4 |
| March | 12.5 | 5.3 | 22.8 |
| April | 12.5 | 4.5 | 21.4 |
| May | 21.8 | 8.1 | 35.1 |
| June | 18.7 | 9.0 | 27.1 |
| July | 16.9 | 5.8 | 29.4 |
| August | 17.8 | 6.5 | 30.0 |
| September | 17.7 | 7.5 | 30.1 |
| October | 19.8 | 6.7 | 33.1 |
| November | 14.6 | 5.2 | 28.6 |
| December | 16.6 | 6.6 | 27.5 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Maldives
Maldives closes something in December–April; nothing below runs the whole year.
- ClosedManta rays at Hanifaru Bay
Closed December–April · at its best August–October
Sources: zubludiving.com, amaldives.com
- At its best
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
21 regions
Maldives, taken apart
- Addu Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Alif Alif Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Alif Dhaal Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Baa Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Dhaalu Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Faafu Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Gaafu Alif Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Gnaviyani Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Haa Alif Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Haa Dhaalu Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Kaafu Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Laamu Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Lhaviyani Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Malé28–29 °C yr
- Meemu Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Noonu Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Raa Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Shaviyani Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Thaa Atoll28–29 °C yr
- Vaavu Atoll28–29 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Maldives
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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Month by month
A year in Maldives, in order
- JanJanuary27.7°C · 136 mm · 8.0 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 135 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 135 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary28.0°C · 59 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 59 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 59 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch28.5°C · 92 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 92 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 92 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril29.0°C · 121 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 121 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 121 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay28.9°C · 254 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 254 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 254 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune28.6°C · 82 mm · 7.3 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 82 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 82 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly28.5°C · 147 mm · 6.6 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 147 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 147 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust28.3°C · 139 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 139 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 139 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember28.1°C · 170 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 170 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 170 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober27.9°C · 194 mm · 6.7 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 194 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 194 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember27.7°C · 285 mm · 6.3 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 285 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 285 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember27.8°C · 202 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 202 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 202 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
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