Maldives
Plan a visit or move to Maldives with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers are advised to follow local swimming safety guidance, being aware of strong currents and marine conditions.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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- Marine conditions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Maldives month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Maldives are typically February, March and June, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), November the coldest (average low 26°C), and May the wettest (about 270 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.8 | 26.4 | 123 | 10.4 |
| February | 28.2 | 26.8 | 47 | 11.1 |
| March | 28.6 | 27.0 | 86 | 11.1 |
| April | 29.1 | 27.3 | 123 | 11.2 |
| May | 29.1 | 27.1 | 270 | 9.6 |
| June | 28.8 | 27.2 | 91 | 10.7 |
| July | 28.6 | 26.8 | 162 | 9.9 |
| August | 28.4 | 26.8 | 167 | 10.1 |
| September | 28.2 | 26.4 | 184 | 10.3 |
| October | 28.2 | 26.4 | 219 | 10.0 |
| November | 28.0 | 26.2 | 268 | 9.7 |
| December | 28.0 | 26.3 | 225 | 10.1 |
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Research updated Sunday, August 23, 2026Past and future events in Maldives
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- Documented history · 1300
Assuming that cowrie shells come from the Maldives, historians believe that there may have been people living in the Maldives during the Indus Valley Civilisation (3300–1300 BCE).
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01 · OverviewMaldives, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Maldives took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Maldives
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Maldives
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Maldives
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06 · TravelTravelling through Maldives
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Maldives
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Maldives
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Frequently Asked Questions about Maldives
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Maldives?
The capital of Maldives is Male, and the total national population is estimated at 515,696.
02 · Q&AWhere is Maldives located and what is its total area?
Maldives is located in Asia, spanning an area of approximately 300 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Maldives?
The official currency is Rufiyaa (MVR) and the recognized languages include dv, en.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Maldives?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Maldives include Male, Fuvahmulah, Hithadhoo, Kulhudhuffushi, Thinadhoo.
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