Month guide · Maldives
Maldives in July
What July 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
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Mixed weather with showers between sunny spells; the main surf season and good manta activity on western reefs.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the 7th-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 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with June (31°C (88°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:02
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:22
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Inter-monsoon (April–May). The hottest weeks with calm, warm seas; showers start in May as the monsoon turns, and prices fall.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in July
- Independence Day (26 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Ari Atoll
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant
Lunch is usually less expensive than dinner and has better natural light for seeing the reef.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Couples
- Food
Beach · North Malé Atoll
Thulusdhoo surf breaks
The local island of Thulusdhoo, home to a Coca-Cola bottling plant that uses desalinated seawater, sits beside two of the country's best-known reef breaks, Cokes and Chickens.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Addu Atoll
Addu Atoll and the British Loyalty wreck
Rent a bicycle to ride the causeways between Gan, Feydhoo, Maradhoo and Hithadhoo.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Active
Nature · Fuvahmulah
Fuvahmulah tiger sharks
Fuvahmulah, a single-island atoll south of the equator with its own small airport, is known among divers for regular encounters with tiger sharks, as well as thresher and hammerhead sharks in season.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Maldives.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 26°C and 13 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Maldives?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Maldives in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Maldives?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mixed weather with showers between sunny spells; the main surf season and good manta activity on western reefs.
+How warm is Maldives in July?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Maldives in July?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.