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Climate · Asia
Maldives · Tropical · Indian Ocean atoll · Updated May 2026
Best months
Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
Best for: Dry-season Indian Ocean stays with reliable sun and minimal monsoon disruption.
Cells coloured by typical daytime average temperature. ★ = best months for nomads.
Jan
28°C
78%
4mm
Feb
28°C
78%
3mm
Mar
28°C
78%
4mm
Apr
28°C
80%
6mm
May
27°C
82%
10mm
Jun
27°C
82%
8mm
Jul
27°C
80%
8mm
Aug
27°C
80%
8mm
Sep
27°C
80%
8mm
Oct
27°C
82%
8mm
Nov
27°C
80%
6mm
Dec
27°C
78%
5mm
Summer peak
28°C
January · 78% humidity
Winter low
27°C
May · 82% humidity
Climate type
Tropical · Indian Ocean atoll
Humid summers, Humid winters
Equatorial Indian Ocean climate — temperatures stay 27-28°C every month with high humidity. The variable is monsoons: northeast (dry, Dec-Apr) brings reliable sun and calmer seas; southwest (wet, May-Nov) brings daily afternoon storms and rougher water. December through April is the universal peak window for sun, diving, and snorkeling clarity. Tropical-storm risk is low (Maldives sits just south of the typical cyclone zone).
Pathway
Extendable tourist
Program
Maldives Tourist Stay
Typical max stay
3 months
Maldives grants 30 days visa-free entry on arrival for most western passports, extendable to 90 days via immigration in Malé. No digital nomad visa exists. Marriage-based residence is the realistic long-stay path; otherwise visitor stays cap at 90 days per entry.
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with the relevant consulate before applying — visa programs change with little notice.
Cost of living in Maafushi: ~$1,860/mo
Mid-tier monthly across rent, food, transport, utilities, and coworking.
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Editorial estimates aggregated from public climatological summaries — typical monthly averages, not forecasts. Treat as order-of-magnitude. Microclimate, altitude, and recent extreme weather can swing these values significantly.
