Before thoughts of palm-fringed islands, speedboat rides and water sports begin swirling through your mind, it is a must to factor in the weather in the Maldives.
Overview
For most parts of the year, hot and humid weather spells dominate the 26 atolls that comprise the Maldives. Average daily temperatures are not known to exceed the 28 degrees Celsius mark with even the rainy season experiencing plenty of sun with the occasional afternoon downpour making a grand but brief entrance.
Seasons
The Maldives is made up of a dry and wet seasons. The dry season which extends from November through April is by far, the most pleasing time to call by these tropical environs with one only having to contend with a daily temperature of around 25 degrees Celsius. Alternatively, the wet season which does not receive the same amount of tourist arrivals as the former covers the months of May to October and ironically sees daily temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius.
Planning your visit
Although the wet season brings with it increased risks of afternoon showers and the odd occasion where you will be confined to your room, one will have the luxury of enjoying reduced rates on accommodation and leisure. This does make the aforementioned season a favourable time to visit if you wouldn’t mind dealing with a bit of rain along the way. Also, going hand in hand with the dry season is the prospect of having to accommodate heightened costs and reduced space to freely roam the islands as this is the tourist season in the Maldives.
Climate
The windiest month in this part of the world is May (8.8 mph), the wettest month on record is October (9.1 inches) while the coldest and hottest months are December (25 degrees Celsius) and April (32 degrees Celsius) respectively. These factors must be made note of before you check into arguably, the best Maldives resort which most say is Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon.
