The Maldives
One island, one reef, one horizon. The entire proposition is that there is nothing else to do, and it is delivered flawlessly.
The best time to visit The Maldives is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F). Local time there is 07:56 (UTC+5).
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The year at a glance
January · high 28°C · rain 68mm · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Malé, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C82°F | 68mm2.7in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| February | 28°C83°F | 34mm1.3in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| March | 29°C83°F | 70mm2.8in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| April | 29°C85°F | 106mm4.2in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| May | 29°C85°F | 252mm9.9in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| June | 29°C84°F | 99mm3.9in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| July | 29°C84°F | 180mm7.1in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| August | 29°C83°F | 144mm5.7in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| September | 28°C83°F | 204mm8.0in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| October | 28°C83°F | 224mm8.8in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| November | 28°C83°F | 282mm11.1in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| December | 28°C83°F | 288mm11.3in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- MVRMaldivian rufiyaa
- Language
- Maldivian
- Driving
- on the left
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When is the best time to visit The Maldives?
The best time to visit The Maldives is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F).
How warm does The Maldives get?
Typical daytime highs in The Maldives are Mar–May 29°C (84°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (84°F), Sep–Nov 28°C (83°F), Dec–Feb 28°C (83°F).
Is The Maldives expensive?
On the ground, The Maldives is steep.
What sort of trip is The Maldives good for?
The Maldives is good for beach and sun holidays, relaxing holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is The Maldives?
The wettest month in The Maldives is December at 288mm (11.3in), the driest February at 34mm (1.3in), with a monthly average of 163mm (6.4in).
What plug do I need for The Maldives?
The Maldives uses type A, C, G, J, K, L sockets at 230 V.
