Maldives is at its best from January to April.
It is busiest and priciest in December to March.
Expect the most rain in May to November.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Maldives month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 28° / 26°wet, 218 mm | Off-season | Dussehra |
| November 2026 | 28° / 26°very wet, 270 mm | Shoulder | Diwali |
| December 2026 | 28° / 26°wet, 224 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027Best weather | 28° / 26°rainy spells, 124 mm | Peak | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027Best weather | 28° / 27°mostly dry, 45 mm | Peak | Ramadan |
| March 2027Best weather | 29° / 27°some rain, 89 mm | Peak | RamadanEid al-FitrHoli |
| April 2027Best weather | 29° / 27°rainy spells, 122 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | 29° / 27°very wet, 271 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidaysEid al-Adha |
| June 2027 | 29° / 27°rainy spells, 92 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | 29° / 27°wet, 161 mm | Off-season | Southwest monsoon: more rain, wind and choppy seas, but still warm with sunny spells.... |
| August 2027 | 29° / 27°wet, 164 mm | Off-season | Southwest monsoon: more rain, wind and choppy seas, but still warm with sunny spells.... |
| September 2027 | 28° / 27°wet, 187 mm | Off-season | Southwest monsoon: more rain, wind and choppy seas, but still warm with sunny spells.... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Maldives, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 8 Feb – 9 Mar · expectedRamadanExpected 8 Feb to 9 Mar (moon sighting decides). Be discreet about eating and drinking in public by day; evenings come alive with iftars and late-opening malls, and hotels are often cheaper.
- 9–12 Mar · expectedEid al-FitrThe end of Ramadan (expected 9 or 10 Mar): a few days of public holidays, with busier hotels, flights and malls.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 15–19 May · expectedEid al-AdhaExpected 16 or 17 May: several days of public holidays; hotels and flights are busier.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Flights to Maldives from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Maldives?
The best weather in Maldives is from January to April. Dry season: sunny, calm seas and the clearest water for snorkelling and diving. Also the most expensive; Christmas to New Year rates peak. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is December to March. The quietest months are May to October.
When is the rainy season in Maldives?
The wettest months are May to November. Southwest monsoon: more rain, wind and choppy seas, but still warm with sunny spells. Resort prices drop sharply.
When is Maldives most crowded?
Peak season is December to March, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
What is the cheapest way to fly to Maldives from India?
Of the Indian cities we track, Mumbai has the lowest fare right now: ₹11,053 (one-way) for Fri 19 Mar.
How hot does Maldives get?
The hottest month is April, with average highs of 29°C; the coolest nights come in November, around 26°C.