26° to 31°
Wet Start
A comparatively wet month, though rain falls throughout the year here.
☔ Umbrella essential☀️ Sunscreen
26° to 31°
Driest Month
The driest month of the year, sunny and comparatively calm for rain.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
26° to 32°
Comparatively Calm
One of the calmer months of the year for rain.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
26° to 32°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year on average, still comparatively moderate for rain.
🥵 Heat protection☔ Light rain jacket
26° to 31°
Very Wet
Among the wettest months of the year, with rain a regular presence.
☔ Heavy rain gear💨 Windy conditions
26° to 31°
Comparatively Calm
One of the calmer stretches of the year for rain.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
25° to 31°
Steady Rain
Rain a fairly regular presence, typical of this consistently wet climate.
☔ Umbrella essential💨 Windy conditions
25° to 31°
Steady Rain
Similar to July, part of the wetter half of the year.
☔ Umbrella essential💨 Windy conditions
25° to 31°
Steady Rain
Still fairly wet, as the year moves toward its wettest stretch.
☔ Umbrella essential💨 Windy conditions
25° to 31°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year, with rain on more days than any other month.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
25° to 31°
Steady Rain
Still wet, easing back somewhat from October.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
25° to 31°
Very Wet
Among the wettest months of the year, closing out a consistently wet year.
☔ Heavy rain gear💨 Windy conditions
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Gan?›
Gan doesn't have a distinct monsoon season the way the northern Maldives does; rain falls throughout the year, with October historically the wettest month.
What is the best time of year to visit Gan?›
February, March, and June are historically Gan's calmest months for rain, though showers are possible in any month here.
What is the least favorable time to visit Gan?›
May, October, and December are historically the wettest months of the year.
Which month has the most rain in Gan?›
October is historically the wettest month, averaging around 274mm of rain.
Which month is the driest in Gan?›
February is historically the driest month, averaging around 109mm of rain.
How hot does Gan get?›
April is historically the hottest month of the year on average, though temperatures stay remarkably stable year-round this close to the equator.
What should I pack for Gan?›
A light raincoat or umbrella is worth packing year-round in Gan, since this equatorial island never gets a true dry season.
Is Gan less exposed to cyclones than the rest of the Maldives?›
Yes. Being close to the equator, Addu Atoll is affected by tropical cyclones only marginally compared to atolls further north.
Was Gan a military base?›
Yes. Gan served as a British Royal Air Force base from the Second World War through the Cold War era.
Is Gan connected to other islands?›
Yes, by road causeway to several neighboring islands within Addu Atoll, unusual for the Maldives.