Maldives Weather by Month: Dry Season, Wet Season and the Best Time to Go from India
The Maldives is warm all year at about 28 to 30°C. December to April is driest, May to October wetter. Month-by-month weather and what it means for your fare.
Quick answer: The Maldives is warm all year, with temperatures that seldom move far from 28 to 30°C. The drier northeast monsoon runs from about December (or November) to April, with February usually the driest month. The wetter southwest monsoon runs from about May to October, with more rain, higher humidity and rougher seas. Rainfall figures differ a lot between sites, so use the pattern, not one number.
What does each season look like?
| Months | Season | Weather | Fares and rates (our data and guides) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov | Transition | Drying out | Flight Finder prices from Nov 2026; Mumbai is cheapest this month at ₹22,270 |
| Dec to Apr | Dry (northeast monsoon) | Least rain, clearest water | Peak season; Flight Finder prices Dec 2026 to Mar 2027 |
| May to Oct | Wet (southwest monsoon) | More rain and wind; humidity near 80% in May and June | Resort rates lower; budget water villas about US$260 to 350 off-peak per one guide |
Rainfall estimates from different sites: roughly 50 to 75 mm in January and February, about 172 mm in May, 188 mm in June and a peak near 230 mm in October; another site gives much higher wet-season totals. Humidity runs about 77% in February and March. Sources: the Maldives Meteorology Service, Travelonline and Resortlife. Most of the travel sites are blogs of mixed quality.
How does weather change what you do?
- Snorkelling and diving: clearest December to April; see snorkelling.
- Manta rays at Hanifaru Bay: May to November, the wet season; see mantas.
- Dolphin cruises: book ahead November to April.
- Seaplanes: daylight only, and rougher air in the wet season; see seaplane guide.
A month-by-month activity view is in the activities calendar.
Which month should you fly from India?
It depends on your city. In our fare data, Mumbai is cheapest in November (₹22,270) and Bangalore in February and March 2027 (₹26,468). Check your city in the fare guides. For May to October we price by hand: ask on WhatsApp.
Is the wet season a bad time to go?
Not necessarily. It is cheaper and quieter, and the sun still shows most days. The risk is rain on specific days and rougher seas on excursions.
What should I pack?
Light clothes, a rain layer in May to October, reef-safe sunscreen and a hat.
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*Facts and prices come from the pages linked above, read on 3 November 2026. Many are travel-blog or aggregator estimates, undated, and in US dollars (converted here at about ₹97 to the dollar for planning). They change by date and season, so confirm the current rate with the resort before you book.*
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