What is the climate in the Maldives?

Maldives is characterized by a warm and humid tropical monsoon climate with an annual mean temperature of 28°C. The islands experience little variation in temperatures throughout the year.



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  • Hottest Month: April (90 degrees F / 32 degrees C)
  • Coldest Month: December (77 degrees F / 25 degrees C)
  • Wettest Month: October (9.1 inches)
  • Windiest Month: May (8.8 mph)


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March is the hottest month in Maldives with an average temperature of 29°C (84°F) and the coldest is January at 27°C (81°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 10 in February. The wettest month is September with an average of 243mm of rain.

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The best time to visit the Maldives is between November and April, outside of the monsoon season. We recommend staying during March and April (excluding the Easter holidays when pricing is more expensive) when you will enjoy hot, dry weather and quieter resorts.

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4 to 5 days are usually enough to spend in the islands of Maldives. You can easily explore the major places in 5 days. Which month is the best month to visit the Maldives? The best month to visit the Maldives is from November to April.

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Once arriving in the Maldives at the Malé International Airport (also known as the Velana International Airport) you will be greeted by a resort representative who will take you to your speedboat or sea plane transfer.

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Yes. The Maldives are mostly a safe place to visit as the crime rate is low. However, there is some risk of terrorism. Luckily, most tourists are insulated from the worst that can happen in Maldives as they primarily stay in isolated resorts that put the safety of their guests first.

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Top 5 Places to Stay in The Maldives
  1. Malé – Where to Stay in the Maldives For First Timers. ...
  2. Thulusdhoo – Best Area in the Maldives for Budget Travelers. ...
  3. Dhaluu Atoll – Best Area in the Maldives for Families. ...
  4. North Ari Atoll – Romantic Getaway in the Maldives for Couples. ...
  5. Maafushi – Coolest Place to Stay in the Maldives.


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You might be wondering how long to fly to Maldives from US. While travel time to Maldives from US can average more than 20 hours, it all differs from the location you are in the USA.

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A valid passport, along with an onward/return ticket and sufficient funds, is required for entry. A no-cost visitor visa valid for 30 days is issued upon arrival.

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The United States has friendly relations with the Republic of Maldives since the nation's independence from the United Kingdom in 1966. The U.S. ambassador and some Embassy staff in Sri Lanka are accredited to the Maldives and make periodic visits.

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The Maldives offer a wide range of extraordinary Diving sites. The Ocean that surrounds the archipelago can reach a depth of 4000 meters.

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Maldives: Well, just like Hawaii, Maldives also has excellent white sand beaches and crystalline waters. But the sand of the Maldives is white in color only. The USP of Maldives beaches is the romantic aura they sprinkle because they are surrounded by turquoise lagoons and house reefs with close access.

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Alcohol: All alcoholic drinks you'd expect to find are freely available on all resort islands, but alcohol is not allowed on local islands including Male, hence the strict ban on importing it into the country.

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