Maldives Weather Forecast
Maldives weather: 79°F, light showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Maldives is a country in Asia. Maldives is a country in Asia with its capital at Male. It has a population of about 520.000. The capital is Male.
Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Maldives with light showers. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 79°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 85%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Maldives is February and July. The climate is tropical. May, October and December tend to be the least comfortable months. April is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 80°F.
The closest major airport is Velana International Airport (MLE), about 2 mi away. Nearby highlights include Maldives Atolls.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is in line with the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Maldives today at 8.8/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Maldives right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:08 AM, Aug 6 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Maldives
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 83° / 79° | 85% · 0,3 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 84° / 78° | 73% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | 🌧️ Showers | 84° / 77° | 59% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 83° / 77° | 84% · 0,5 in | 18 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 83° / 78° | 55% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 83° / 78° | 61% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 79° | 81% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 80° | 80% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 80° | 69% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 83° | 76% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 81° | 76% · 0,4 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 🌦️ Light showers | 84° / 80° | 59% · 0,8 in | 16 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 83° | 37% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 83° | 24% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 82° | 15% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 81° | 26% | 7 mph | 8 |
Climate in Maldives month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82° | 80° | 8,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 83° | 80° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 84° | 81° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 85° | 82° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 85° | 81° | 10,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 85° | 82° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 85° | 81° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 84° | 81° | 7,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 83° | 80° | 8,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 84° | 80° | 9,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 83° | 80° | 11,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 83° | 80° | 10,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Maldives
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Maldives
Go in February and July. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, October and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by island in Maldives
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Maldives?
Maldives is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 4.1755, 73.5093. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Maldives right now?
It is currently 79°F (26°C) with light showers. Humidity is 84% and wind is 12 mph.
When is the best time to visit Maldives?
February and July offer the most comfortable conditions in Maldives, which has a tropical climate. May, October and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Maldives in?
Maldives observes Indian/Maldives (UTC+05:00). The local time is 12:08 AM.
How many people live in Maldives?
Maldives has a population of approximately 520.000.
What is the nearest airport to Maldives?
The closest airports are Velana International Airport (MLE), 2 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Maldives?
Popular options include Maldives Atolls.
What places are in Maldives?
Maldives covers 2 places in this atlas, including Maldives Atolls and Male.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 6, 2026 at 12:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
