Climate in Maldives — Annual Weather Overview
Maldives has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. The hottest month is April (average high 29.1°C) and the coolest is January (28.0°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 1.1°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 1950mm. May is the wettest month at 270.3mm, while February averages just 30.1mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.3 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 28.9°C, 462mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 28.7°C, 443mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 28.2°C, 673mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 28.1°C, 371mm rain.
Maldives — Monthly Temperatures
Maldives — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Maldives stays reasonable all year.
Maldives weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.0°C | 26.5°C | 78.8mm | 10.8h | 10 | 10/10 |
| February | 28.1°C | 26.8°C | 30.1mm | 11.2h | 5 | 10/10 |
| March | 28.5°C | 26.9°C | 81.6mm | 11.1h | 12 | 10/10 |
| April | 29.1°C | 27.2°C | 110.5mm | 11.4h | 16 | 9/10 |
| May | 29.1°C | 27.0°C | 270.3mm | 9.8h | 23 | 8/10 |
| June | 28.9°C | 27.2°C | 95.5mm | 10.7h | 14 | 10/10 |
| July | 28.6°C | 26.6°C | 198.3mm | 9.3h | 20 | 9/10 |
| August | 28.5°C | 26.8°C | 149.5mm | 10.2h | 16 | 9/10 |
| September | 28.2°C | 26.4°C | 210.1mm | 9.8h | 19 | 8/10 |
| October | 28.4°C | 26.4°C | 212.1mm | 10.0h | 21 | 8/10 |
| November | 28.1°C | 26.2°C | 251.0mm | 9.9h | 20 | 8/10 |
| December | 28.1°C | 26.1°C | 262.4mm | 9.8h | 21 | 8/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Maldives and the Maldives rainy season guide. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Maldives have?
Maldives has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. Average highs range from 28.0°C in January to 29.1°C in April.
What is the hottest month in Maldives?
April is the hottest month in Maldives, with average highs of 29.1°C and lows of 27.2°C.
What is the coldest month in Maldives?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 28.0°C and lows of 26.1°C.
What is the wettest month in Maldives?
May is the wettest month, averaging 270.3mm of rainfall over around 23 rainy days.
When is rainy season in Maldives?
Rainy season in Maldives runs April to May and July to December, when rainfall is significantly higher than the rest of the year. Full rainy season guide →
How much rain does Maldives get per year?
Maldives receives around 1950mm of rain per year. The driest month is February (30.1mm).
When is the best time to visit Maldives?
The best time to visit Maldives is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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