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Sun & Beach Potential

81/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, January, March

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

28°C – 29°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Maldives are from February, January, March. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Maldives

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
77Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°105
February
81Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°51
March
73Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°62
April
60Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°125
May
45Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
29°223
June
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°172
July
49Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
28°204
August
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°196
September
49Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
28°209
October
54Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
28°245
November
56Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 75Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
28°219
December
59Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°182

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Maldives

When is the best time to visit Maldives for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Maldives for sun & beach is typically in February, January, March, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Maldives?

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Rainy season typically: May–December. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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