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Best time to visit Malé

Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.

Best time to visit Malé, Maldives

Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.

Month	Weather	Crowds	Prices	Highlights
January	24-30°C, sunny with low humidity	high	high	• Ideal beach weather • Excellent visibility for diving ⚠ Peak season, book well in advance.
February	24-30°C, sunny and dry	high	high	• Dry season peak • Perfect conditions for water sports ⚠ Still peak season, prices remain high.
March	25-31°C, sunny with occasional brief showers	moderate	moderate	• Transitioning to warmer weather • Good diving and snorkeling ⚠ Slightly fewer crowds than Jan/Feb.
April	26-31°C, warm with increasing humidity and brief showers	moderate	moderate	• Still good for beach activities • Pre-monsoon warmth ⚠ Humidity starts to rise.
May	26-30°C, humid with frequent rain showers	low	low	• Quieter islands • Lower prices ⚠ Start of the southwest monsoon, expect rain.
June	25-29°C, humid with heavy rain and rough seas	low	low	• Dramatically reduced prices ⚠ Southwest monsoon is in full effect, high chance of rain and strong winds.
July	25-29°C, humid with heavy rain and rough seas	low	low	• Very few tourists • Best deals on accommodation ⚠ Monsoon season continues; water activities can be significantly impacted.
August	25-29°C, humid with frequent thunderstorms	low	low	• Escape the crowds • Lowest prices of the year ⚠ Peak of the monsoon; heavy rainfall is common.
September	25-29°C, humid with intermittent rain	low	low	• End of monsoon season • Potentially fewer rain days than July/August ⚠ Monsoon influence lessens, but rain is still possible.
October	25-30°C, warm with occasional showers	moderate	moderate	• Transitioning out of monsoon • Good visibility for diving returning ⚠ Weather becomes more stable.
November	25-30°C, sunny with low humidity	moderate	moderate	• Start of the dry season • Pleasant temperatures ⚠ Crowds begin to increase towards the end of the month.
December	24-30°C, sunny and dry	peak	peak	• Christmas and New Year festivities • Perfect beach weather ⚠ Peak holiday season, expect highest prices and crowds.

Annual events worth timing your trip around

January

Mawlid (Prophet's Birthday)

Celebrated with religious services and public holidays, though less public spectacle than in some other Muslim countries.

March

Holi

While not a traditional Maldivian festival, some resorts may offer themed events or decorations.

Varies (check Islamic calendar)

Ramadan

The month of fasting. While resorts cater to tourists, local islands observe strict fasting rules during daylight hours.

Varies (following Ramadan)

Eid al-Fitr

Marks the end of Ramadan with celebrations, feasting, and public holidays.

Varies

National Day

Commemorates the day Maldives became a Sultanate in 1932; often a public holiday.

November

Victory Day

Celebrates the defeat of an attempted invasion in 1988; a public holiday with parades and ceremonies.

December

New Year's Eve

Resorts often host elaborate parties, fireworks, and special dinners.

Insider timing tips

•The Maldives has two distinct seasons: the dry season (December to April) and the wet season (May to November), driven by the monsoons.
•The southwest monsoon (June-August) brings the highest rainfall and roughest seas, making it the least desirable time for beach holidays, but also the cheapest.
•Shoulder months like April and November offer a good balance of decent weather and fewer crowds/lower prices than the peak dry season.
•While Malé itself is a city, most tourists stay on resort islands. Weather can vary slightly between atolls, but the overall monsoon patterns are consistent.
•Local islands observe Islamic traditions; during Ramadan, eating and drinking in public on local islands is prohibited during daylight hours.