24Β° to 31Β°
Dry & Sunny
The driest, sunniest stretch of the year, with the lowest rain of any month.
βοΈ Sunscreenβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
24Β° to 31Β°
Driest Month
The driest month of the year, still part of the best window.
βοΈ Sunscreenβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
26Β° to 32Β°
Dry Season Ends
Still dry, rounding out the best window, with the heat building.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβοΈ Sunscreen
27Β° to 33Β°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year on average, and the month of the Maldives' all-time heat record.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβοΈ Sunscreen
27Β° to 32Β°
Monsoon Arrives
Rain increases sharply as the southwest monsoon sets in, with windier conditions too.
β Umbrella essentialπ¨ Windy conditions
26Β° to 31Β°
Very Wet
Among the wettest months of the year, with rain on more days than any other month.
β Heavy rain gearπ¨ Windy conditions
26Β° to 31Β°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year, part of the windier southwest monsoon stretch.
β Heavy rain gearπ¨ Windy conditions
26Β° to 31Β°
Still Very Wet
Still deep in the wet season, similar to July.
β Heavy rain gearπ¨ Windy conditions
26Β° to 31Β°
Rain Eases
Rain eases a little from the peak of the monsoon.
β Umbrella essentialπ¨ Windy conditions
25Β° to 31Β°
Northeast Monsoon Begins
Rain remains fairly steady as the calmer northeast monsoon takes over.
β Umbrella essentialπ₯΅ Heat protection
25Β° to 31Β°
Rain Eases Further
Rain eases further as the calmer, quieter monsoon settles in.
β Umbrella handyπ₯΅ Heat protection
24Β° to 31Β°
Dry Season Returns
Rain eases further still as the dry season approaches.
β Umbrella handyβοΈ Sunscreen
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Hanimaadhoo?›
Hanimaadhoo's wettest stretch historically runs from May through October, driven by the southwest monsoon, with July typically the wettest month.
What is the best time of year to visit Hanimaadhoo?›
January through March is historically Hanimaadhoo's driest, sunniest window and the best time for a visit.
What is the least favorable time to visit Hanimaadhoo?›
June through August is historically the wettest, windiest stretch of the year.
Which month has the most rain in Hanimaadhoo?›
July is historically the wettest month, averaging around 259mm of rain.
Which month is the driest in Hanimaadhoo?›
February is historically the driest month, averaging around 30mm of rain.
How hot does Hanimaadhoo get?›
April is historically the hottest month on average, and holds the all-time Maldives heat record of 35Β°C, set in April 2016.
What should I pack for Hanimaadhoo during the rainy season?›
A light raincoat or umbrella is worth packing from May through October, along with lightweight, tropics-friendly clothing year-round.
Is the sea rougher in Hanimaadhoo than in southern Maldives?›
Yes, at times. The northern atolls feel the southwest monsoon's wind more strongly, which can make the sea rougher, especially from around April to September.
Do cyclones affect Hanimaadhoo?›
Occasionally. The Maldives can be brushed by tropical cyclones, most often between April and December, and as low-lying islands, they can be affected by wind, rain, and unusual waves.
Is Hanimaadhoo good for diving?›
Diving conditions are generally best during the calmer northeast monsoon, roughly October to March, when the sea is less likely to be rough.