The best time to visit the Maldives is from December to April. It is the dry season in Maldives and the peak tourist season. The average temperature during this time ranges between 24 and 31 degrees Celcius. The 26 atolls of Maldives experiences very little rainfall, bright blue skies, low humidity and calm seas in this period. December to April is also the ideal time for sunbathing, scuba diving and snorkelling as the reef life during this time is vibrant and the underwater visibility is excellent. Pack a lot of swimwear, beach clothes, and a large suncream tube.
May to November is the wet or monsoon season in Maldives with high humidity and intermittent heavy rainfall. The southwesterly monsoon winds set in by the end of April and rainfall is more likely in the southern islands. However, the clouds pass over the low lying atolls quickly. Being off-season, the prices are comparatively lower during this time and there is a lesser crowd at the resorts. May to November is also the ideal time for surfing because of the bigger waves and better swells.
Best time for watersports (scuba diving & snorkelling): November - March
Best time for Surfing: March - October
Best time for seeing bioluminescence: June - December
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Month | High/Low (°C) | Rain |
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January | 29°/ 27° | 13 days |
February | 30°/ 27° | 11 days |
March | 30°/ 27° | 4 days |
April | 30°/ 28° | 13 days |
May | 30°/ 28° | 21 days |
June | 30°/ 27° | 13 days |
July | 30°/ 27° | 7 days |
August | 30°/ 27° | 9 days |
September | 30°/ 27° | 17 days |
October | 29°/ 26° | 24 days |
November | 29°/ 26° | 24 days |
December | 29°/ 26° | 24 days |