When to go to Malé (Maldives)?
Dense and loud with scooters, Malé is the counterweight to the Maldives everyone pictures: a capital of narrow streets and fish stalls, with the golden dome of the Friday Mosque above the rooftops. Ferries and seaplanes leave from here for the atolls, where the reef drops away into water clear enough to make snorkelling feel like flying.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Malé (Maldives), aim for January to April, June.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Malé (Maldives)
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.8 | 93 | 27 | 76 |
| February | 11.1 | 36 | 28 | 82 |
| March | 11.2 | 66 | 28 | 82 |
| April | 11.2 | 154 | 29 | 73 |
| May | 9.2 | 314 | 28 | 52 |
| June | 10.4 | 111 | 28 | 70 |
| July | 9.5 | 210 | 28 | 60 |
| August | 9.4 | 243 | 28 | 58 |
| September | 9.6 | 263 | 27 | 56 |
| October | 9.6 | 225 | 28 | 60 |
| November | 9.6 | 287 | 27 | 54 |
| December | 9.5 | 287 | 27 | 56 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Malé (Maldives), the sunniest month is March, and the driest is February (about 36 mm). Temperatures peak in April (about 29°C). Over the year, an average of 2,289 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Malé (Maldives)?
- Atoll beaches and lagoons
- Diving and snorkelling
- Friday Mosque (Malé)
- Luxury private islands
Practical info
- Country: Maldives
- Airport: Malé Velana (MLE)
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