Best time to visit

Best time to visit Maldives

The dry northeast monsoon (December–April) brings sunshine and calm seas. The wet southwest monsoon (May–November) has lower prices and good diving despite rain.

Best monthsDecember–April

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Month-by-month overview

Maldives at a glance

GreatGoodOkayAvoid

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Verdict	great	great	great	great	okay	okay	okay	okay	okay	avoid	okay	great
Temp (°C)	30° 26°	31° 26°	31° 27°	32° 27°	31° 26°	31° 26°	30° 26°	30° 25°	30° 25°	30° 25°	30° 25°	30° 26°
Rain (mm)	55	35	55	95	195	170	150	165	185	205	180	100
Crowds	high	high	high	medium	low	low	low	low	low	low	medium	high
Price	$$$	$$$	$$$	$$	$	$	$	$	$	$	$$	$$$
Notes	—	Driest month	—	—	Wet monsoon starts	Good for surfing	—	Manta ray season	—	Heaviest rainfall	—	Dry season returns

Festivals & events

Independence Day

Jul

National celebrations marking Maldivian independence with parades and music.

Eid al-Fitr

Varies

End of Ramadan celebrated with feasts, music, and community gatherings.

Bodu Mas (Big Fish Festival)

Varies

Traditional fishing competition and cultural event.

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