Season guide · Maldives
Maldives in the inter-monsoon
April–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Alexey Potov - Noblige, CC BY-SA 2.5
Quick answer
The hottest weeks with calm, warm seas; showers start in May as the monsoon turns, and prices fall. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F), with about 24 rainy days across April–May. April is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- April–May
- Temperatures
- 26°C (79°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 24
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the inter-monsoon
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 32°C (90°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 9 | 12.2 h | 4/5 |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 15 | 12.3 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 24 of the year's roughly 132 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the inter-monsoon
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- April: Easter holidays
Good choices for the inter-monsoon
Museum · Malé
National Museum and Sultan Park
Visit in the heat of the day when the air-conditioned galleries offer a break from Malé's sun.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Day trips in the inter-monsoon
- Thulusdhoo (About 30–40 minutes by speedboat) — A local island in North Malé Atoll known for the Cokes and Chickens surf breaks, a bikini beach and a laid-back surf-camp atmosphere.
- Fulidhoo (About 1 hour by speedboat) — A small, quiet island in Vaavu Atoll where nurse sharks and stingrays gather by the harbour in the evening and the house reef offers good snorkelling.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the inter-monsoon a good time to visit Maldives?
Yes: April is among the best months. The hottest weeks with calm, warm seas; showers start in May as the monsoon turns, and prices fall.
+What is the weather like in Maldives in the inter-monsoon?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F), with about 24 rainy days over the season.