Month guide · Maldives
Maldives in February
What February is really like in Maldives: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Alexey Potov - Noblige, CC BY-SA 2.5
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Maldives. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Usually the driest month, with clear water and excellent visibility on the eastern side of the atolls.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in February
February is the 6th-warmest month in Maldives: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 28 days. Compared with January (30°C (86°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:21
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:20
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Late monsoon (October–November). Showery but improving weather with calmer seas towards November; good value before the high season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Maldives, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Ari Atoll
Whale sharks in South Ari Atoll
The outer reef of South Ari, between Dhigurah and Maamigili, is one of the few places in the world where whale sharks are seen year-round, mainly juvenile males.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Nature
- Active
- Photo spot
Nature · North Malé Atoll
Banana Reef
Ask for a morning dive when currents are usually gentler and visibility better.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Nature
Nature · Ari Atoll
Maaya Thila and Fish Head
Two of North Ari's best-known protected dive sites: Maaya Thila, a small underwater pinnacle circled by whitetip reef sharks and famed for night dives, and Fish Head (Mushimasmingili Thila), with grey reef sharks and dense fish schools.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Nature
- After dark
Nature · North Malé Atoll
Lankan Manta Point
Stay low and still on the sand near the cleaning station; mantas approach calm divers more closely.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Active
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Maldives.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 25°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Maldives?
One of the best months to visit Maldives. The other best months are March–April and December–January. Compare every month.
Maldives in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Maldives?
It is one of the best months to visit Maldives. Usually the driest month, with clear water and excellent visibility on the eastern side of the atolls.
+How warm is Maldives in February?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Maldives in February?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.