Maldives
Best time to visit Maldives
Based on 0 years of real historical weather data (2015–2026). Sunshine hours, rainfall, and temperature — week by week.
Planning a trip, an event, or a party in Maldives? Here's what to expect. Summers here run hot, and winters are cooler. For the best odds of good weather, aim for January, February and March. Days run hot, with up to 11.1h of sunshine and some rain.
Month-by-month weather
Maldives in January runs hot, averaging 27.9°C.
Maldives in February runs hot, averaging 28.1°C.
Maldives in March runs hot, averaging 28.6°C.
Maldives in April runs hot, averaging 29.2°C.
Maldives in May runs hot, averaging 29°C.
Maldives in June runs hot, averaging 28.8°C.
Maldives in July runs hot, averaging 28.6°C.
Maldives in August runs hot, averaging 28.6°C.
Maldives in September runs hot, averaging 28.4°C.
Maldives in October runs hot, averaging 28.3°C.
Maldives in November runs hot, averaging 28°C.
Maldives in December runs hot, averaging 28°C.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Maldives?
If you're planning a trip, wedding, or outdoor event in Maldives, aim for January, February and March — Days run hot, with up to 11.1h of sunshine and some rain. This is based on 0 years of real historical weather data (2015–2026), not a single forecast.
What is the weather like in Maldives in January?
If you visit Maldives in January, expect hot days around 27.9°C You'll get around 11.1h of sunshine per day and 2.3mm of rain — some rain.
What is the hottest month in Maldives?
April is typically the hottest month, running hot — good to know if you're planning something outdoors and want to avoid the peak heat.
What is the driest month in Maldives?
February is your safest bet if you want to avoid rain, averaging only 2.2mm per day. November is the wettest, at 10.3mm per day — worth planning around if you're hosting anything outdoors.
All weeks ranked by weather score
| Week | Dates | Midday temp | Range | Sun / day | Rain / day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W3 | Jan 15–21 | 28.0°C | 25.9° → 28.3° | 11.3h | 1.1mm | 78 |
| W2 | Jan 8–14 | 27.9°C | 25.7° → 28.3° | 11.1h | 1.4mm | 76 |
| W5 | Jan 29–Feb 4 | 28.0°C | 25.9° → 28.3° | 11.0h | 1.4mm | 76 |
| W8 | Feb 19–25 | 28.2°C | 26° → 28.8° | 11.0h | 1.8mm | 73 |
| W6 | Feb 5–11 | 28.0°C | 26.3° → 28.3° | 10.8h | 2.5mm | 71 |
| W7 | Feb 12–18 | 28.2°C | 25.9° → 28.6° | 10.9h | 2.4mm | 71 |
| W13 | Mar 25–31 | 29.0°C | 26.3° → 29.3° | 11.5h | 1.9mm | 71 |
| W28 | Jul 8–14 | 28.7°C | 26.1° → 29.1° | 10.9h | 1.7mm | 71 |
| W24 | Jun 10–16 | 28.8°C | 26.5° → 29.2° | 11.0h | 1.7mm | 70 |
| W26 | Jun 24–30 | 29.0°C | 26.3° → 29.4° | 11.1h | 1.9mm | 70 |
| W31 | Jul 29–Aug 4 | 28.8°C | 26.5° → 29.1° | 10.9h | 2.0mm | 69 |
| W1 | Jan 1–7 | 27.8°C | 25.6° → 28.3° | 11.1h | 3.1mm | 68 |
| W9 | Feb 26–Mar 3 | 28.3°C | 25.9° → 28.7° | 10.8h | 2.7mm | 68 |
| W10 | Mar 4–10 | 28.5°C | 26.3° → 28.9° | 11.0h | 2.8mm | 67 |
| W12 | Mar 18–24 | 28.6°C | 26.2° → 29.1° | 11.3h | 2.9mm | 66 |
| W4 | Jan 22–28 | 27.8°C | 25.3° → 28.3° | 10.7h | 3.8mm | 65 |
| W32 | Aug 5–11 | 28.7°C | 26° → 29° | 10.4h | 2.9mm | 65 |
| W15 | Apr 8–14 | 29.1°C | 26.4° → 29.6° | 11.2h | 3.0mm | 64 |
| W25 | Jun 17–23 | 28.8°C | 26° → 29.2° | 10.7h | 3.3mm | 63 |
| W14 | Apr 1–7 | 29.1°C | 26.3° → 29.7° | 11.5h | 3.6mm | 62 |
| W23 | Jun 3–9 | 28.7°C | 26.4° → 29.2° | 10.5h | 3.8mm | 62 |
| W41 | Oct 7–13 | 28.5°C | 25.8° → 28.8° | 11.2h | 4.2mm | 61 |
| W17 | Apr 22–28 | 29.3°C | 26.4° → 29.7° | 10.8h | 3.9mm | 60 |
| W30 | Jul 22–28 | 28.5°C | 25.8° → 28.9° | 10.2h | 4.0mm | 60 |
| W11 | Mar 11–17 | 28.5°C | 25.8° → 29° | 11.0h | 4.4mm | 59 |
| W37 | Sep 9–15 | 28.5°C | 25.7° → 28.9° | 10.5h | 4.4mm | 59 |
| W39 | Sep 23–29 | 28.4°C | 25.9° → 28.8° | 10.3h | 4.6mm | 59 |
| W33 | Aug 12–18 | 28.5°C | 25.7° → 28.9° | 10.3h | 4.6mm | 58 |
| W50 | Dec 9–15 | 28.0°C | 25.4° → 28.7° | 10.6h | 5.8mm | 56 |
| W16 | Apr 15–21 | 29.1°C | 26.2° → 29.6° | 10.9h | 5.0mm | 55 |
| W34 | Aug 19–25 | 28.5°C | 26° → 28.9° | 10.5h | 5.9mm | 55 |
| W36 | Sep 2–8 | 28.3°C | 25.5° → 28.7° | 10.4h | 5.8mm | 55 |
| W40 | Sep 30–Oct 6 | 28.3°C | 25.7° → 28.9° | 10.2h | 6.1mm | 55 |
| W18 | Apr 29–May 5 | 29.1°C | 26.3° → 29.6° | 10.9h | 5.7mm | 54 |
| W22 | May 27–Jun 2 | 28.8°C | 26.4° → 29.4° | 10.3h | 6.7mm | 54 |
| W45 | Nov 4–10 | 28.0°C | 25.4° → 28.5° | 9.8h | 6.4mm | 54 |
| W51 | Dec 16–22 | 28.0°C | 25.5° → 28.7° | 10.2h | 7.2mm | 54 |
| W27 | Jul 1–7 | 28.7°C | 26.1° → 29.1° | 10.3h | 6.6mm | 53 |
| W38 | Sep 16–22 | 28.3°C | 25.6° → 28.9° | 9.8h | 7.2mm | 52 |
| W49 | Dec 2–8 | 28.1°C | 25.6° → 28.6° | 10.4h | 7.6mm | 52 |
| W52 | Dec 23–29 | 28.0°C | 25.5° → 28.6° | 9.9h | 8.2mm | 52 |
| W21 | May 20–26 | 29.0°C | 26.3° → 29.4° | 9.8h | 7.5mm | 51 |
| W29 | Jul 15–21 | 28.5°C | 25.9° → 29° | 9.5h | 7.0mm | 51 |
| W43 | Oct 21–27 | 28.1°C | 25.5° → 28.8° | 10.0h | 7.9mm | 51 |
| W35 | Aug 26–Sep 1 | 28.3°C | 25.8° → 28.8° | 9.3h | 8.2mm | 48 |
| W42 | Oct 14–20 | 28.2°C | 25.7° → 28.9° | 9.9h | 9.2mm | 48 |
| W46 | Nov 11–17 | 27.9°C | 25.4° → 28.5° | 9.8h | 13.0mm | 47 |
| W20 | May 13–19 | 29.1°C | 26.4° → 29.6° | 10.0h | 9.8mm | 46 |
| W44 | Oct 28–Nov 3 | 28.2°C | 25.4° → 28.8° | 9.4h | 9.9mm | 46 |
| W47 | Nov 18–24 | 28.0°C | 25.6° → 28.7° | 10.0h | 10.2mm | 46 |
| W48 | Nov 25–Dec 1 | 27.9°C | 25.3° → 28.6° | 9.4h | 11.4mm | 46 |
| W19 | May 6–12 | 29.0°C | 26.2° → 29.6° | 8.9h | 9.9mm | 43 |
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