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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.8°C | 26.5°C | 63.8 mm | 9 | 11.0 h | 24.3 km/h | 27.7°C |
| Feb | 28°C | 26.7°C | 38.5 mm | 8 | 11.2 h | 24.2 km/h | 28.4°C |
| Mar | 28.6°C | 27.1°C | 74.4 mm | 12 | 11.2 h | 18.6 km/h | 29°C |
| Apr | 29.1°C | 27.3°C | 103.5 mm | 15 | 11.3 h | 17.1 km/h | 30.9°C |
| May | 29°C | 27°C | 259.3 mm | 25 | 9.8 h | 27.2 km/h | 30.1°C |
| Jun | 28.8°C | 27.2°C | 91.5 mm | 14 | 10.8 h | 25.7 km/h | 29.6°C |
| Jul | 28.5°C | 26.8°C | 160.3 mm | 17 | 10.0 h | 24.6 km/h | 29.7°C |
| Aug | 28.4°C | 26.8°C | 162.5 mm | 17 | 10.2 h | 23.8 km/h | 29.9°C |
| Sep | 28.2°C | 26.4°C | 202.5 mm | 20 | 10.1 h | 24.2 km/h | 29.4°C |
| Oct | 28.2°C | 26.3°C | 223.6 mm | 21 | 10.1 h | 23.9 km/h | 29.7°C |
| Nov | 27.9°C | 26.1°C | 257.1 mm | 22 | 9.7 h | 20.6 km/h | 29.6°C |
| Dec | 28°C | 26.2°C | 219.8 mm | 21 | 10.2 h | 22.1 km/h | 29°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Maldives
Maldives (Maldives) has a tropical climate with an annual average of around 28 °C. Daytime highs average 28 °C, while nights cool to about 27 °C. The destination sees roughly 1857 mm of rainfall per year and 10.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Over 1,000 coral atolls in turquoise water — overwater bungalows, reefs teeming with mantas and whale sharks, and some of the world's best diving.
Warm and tropical year-round — daily highs stay between 28 and 29 °C. The real variable is rain: February with only 8 rainy days is ideal, while May (25 rainy days) brings monsoon showers.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in May (25 rainy days), driest month is February (8).
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Frequently asked questions about Maldives
When is the best time to visit Maldives?
The best time to visit Maldives: January to March – best in February (avg. 27.4 °C, 8 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Maldives?
The warmest month is April with an average of 28.2 °C and daytime highs around 29.1 °C. The coldest month is November with an average of 27.0 °C and night-time lows around 26.1 °C.
How many rainy days does Maldives have?
May has the most rainy days with 25 rainy days. The driest month is February with 8 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Maldives?
The water is warmest in April at an average of 30.9 °C and coolest in January at 27.7 °C.