26° to 31°
Dry & Sunny
Comparatively dry, part of the best window for a visit.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
27° to 31°
Driest Month
The driest month of the year, sunny and calm.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
27° to 32°
Dry Season Ends
Still very dry, rounding out the best window.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
27° to 32°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year on average, with rain building noticeably.
🥵 Heat protection☔ Light rain jacket
27° to 32°
Monsoon Arrives
Rain increases sharply as the southwest monsoon sets in.
☔ Heavy rain gear💨 Windy conditions
27° to 31°
Steady Rain
Rain remains frequent, with breezier conditions typical of the season.
☔ Umbrella essential💨 Windy conditions
26° to 31°
Steady Rain
Similar to June, part of the windier southwest monsoon stretch.
☔ Umbrella essential💨 Windy conditions
26° to 31°
Steady Rain
Rain ticks up slightly from July, still within the wetter half of the year.
☔ Umbrella essential💨 Windy conditions
26° to 31°
Very Wet
Among the wettest, most frequently rainy months of the year.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
26° to 31°
Very Wet
Still among the wettest months, as the northeast monsoon approaches.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
26° to 31°
Wettest Month
The month with the most total rainfall of the year, as the northeast monsoon sets in.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
26° to 31°
Still Wet
Still part of the wetter half of the year, closing out the rainy period.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Malé?›
Malé's rainy period historically runs from May through December, with November typically bringing the most total rainfall of any month.
What is the best time of year to visit Malé?›
January through March is historically Malé's driest window, with February and March the least rainy months of the year.
What is the least favorable time to visit Malé?›
May, September, and October are historically among the wettest, most frequently rainy months of the year.
Which month has the most rain in Malé?›
November is historically the wettest month, averaging around 231mm of rain.
Which month is the driest in Malé?›
February is historically the driest month, averaging around 41mm of rain.
How hot does Malé get?›
April is historically the hottest month of the year on average.
What should I pack for Malé during the rainy season?›
A light raincoat or umbrella is worth packing from May through December, along with lightweight, tropics-friendly clothing year-round.
Is Malé the capital of the Maldives?›
Yes. Malé is the capital and by far the most densely populated city in the country, connected by bridge to Velana International Airport.
Do cyclones affect Malé?›
Occasionally. The Maldives can be brushed by tropical cyclones, most often between April and December, and as a low-lying island, Malé can be affected by wind, rain, and unusual waves.
Is the sea rougher near Malé during certain months?›
Yes, at times. The southwest monsoon, roughly April through September, can make the sea rougher around Malé and the surrounding central atolls.