Maldives weather

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The weather guide for Maldives shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by MeteoBlue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in the Maldives?

The hottest time of year in Male, Maldives is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in the Maldives?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Male, Maldives with 229mm on average. There are normally 16 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in the Maldives?

The sunniest time of year in Male, Maldives is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 79% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in the Maldives?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Male, Maldives in April when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

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Compare Maldives weather with the USA

Below the Maldives weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Maldives (Male) and the USA (Washington).

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Maldives weather overview

The Maldives consists of over one thousand low lying islands clustered in the North Indian Ocean but only two hundred are inhabited.

All have a hot, tropical climate with substantial rainfall during the southwest monsoon, which strikes between May and November.

Swimming and snorkelling are at their best between December and April when rainfall is at its lowest.

Kuramathi Island Maldives © Mac Qin - Flickr Creative Commons

Islands to the north can occasionally fall prey to cyclones generated in the Arabian Sea; these are most likely to hit between August and November, bringing high winds and bucketing rain.