Climate and Weather of the Maldives
All the islands of the Maldives experience a tropical monsoon climate, with minimal variation in maximum and minimum temperatures. Throughout the year, the average daytime temperature hovers around 30°C, cooling down to about 25°C at night. The humidity often makes it feel warmer than it actually is.
Sea Temperature and Wet Season
The sea temperature is always constant at 28°C during the year. The high season runs from mid-December until mid-April. These are also the sunniest months. The wet season, on the other hand, is from May until early December. During this time, 200 mm or more of rain falls each month. Luckily, completely overcast days are infrequent; the sun often shines brightly between showers.
Tropical Cyclones
Although hurricanes are rare in the Maldives, they do have conditions equivalent to hurricanes, called tropical cyclones. These can easily bring along heavy rain, strong winds, and higher-than-usual sea levels. Historically, the Maldives has been relatively safe from the most severe cyclones, but it's always smart for travelers to stay updated with local weather forecasts, especially during the wet season. Even if a cyclone doesn't directly hit the Maldives, nearby ones can still cause rough seas, making activities like diving potentially unsafe.
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Please select the city you plan to visit, or one closest to your destination. For each selected city, you will see the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.
