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Best Time to Visit Maldives

Best Months

November, December, January, February, March, April

Climate Overview

Tropical climate. Dry season (November–April) is peak — sunny, calm seas. Wet season (May–October) brings some rain but great diving conditions. Warm year-round (27–30°C).

Month-by-Month Calendar

January
Peak
February
Peak
March
Peak
April
Peak
May
Good
June
OK
July
Avoid
August
Avoid
September
OK
October
Good
November
Peak
December
Peak
PeakGoodOKAvoid

The Four Seasons

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Spring
3-5
Ideal

Spring is prime time for Maldives. Tropical climate. Dry season (November–April) is peak — sunny, calm seas. Wet season (May–October) brings some rain but great diving conditions. Warm year-round (27–30°C).

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Summer
6-8

Summer in Maldives: Tropical climate. Dry season (November–April) is peak — sunny, calm seas. Wet season (May–October) brings some rain but great diving conditions. Warm year-round (27–30°C).

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Autumn / Fall
9-11
Ideal

Autumn / Fall is prime time for Maldives. Tropical climate. Dry season (November–April) is peak — sunny, calm seas. Wet season (May–October) brings some rain but great diving conditions. Warm year-round (27–30°C).

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Winter
12-2
Ideal

Winter is prime time for Maldives. Tropical climate. Dry season (November–April) is peak — sunny, calm seas. Wet season (May–October) brings some rain but great diving conditions. Warm year-round (27–30°C).

What to Pack?

Light tropical wear. Swimwear at the resort. Modest dress in Malé and local inhabited islands. Reef shoes useful for snorkelling.

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