Season guide · Maldives
Maldives in the late monsoon
October–November: 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
Showery but improving weather with calmer seas towards November; good value before the high season. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 28 rainy days across October–November.
Key facts
- Months
- October–November
- Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 28
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the late monsoon
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 15 | 12 h | 2/5 |
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 13 | 11.9 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 30°C (86°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 28 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 late monsoon
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- November: Republic Day (11 November)
Good choices for the late 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 late monsoon
- Rasdhoo (About 1–1.5 hours by speedboat) — A local island in the small Rasdhoo Atoll at the northern tip of Ari, known among divers for early-morning hammerhead dives at Rasdhoo Madivaru and for turtles on its reefs.
- Dhigurah (About 1.5–2 hours by speedboat; best overnight) — A long, narrow local island in South Ari Atoll with a sandbank at one end, guesthouses and daily boat trips to look for whale sharks on the outer reef.
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 late monsoon a good time to visit Maldives?
It is a trade-off: Showery but improving weather with calmer seas towards November; good value before the high season. The best months overall are December–April.
+What is the weather like in Maldives in the late monsoon?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 28 rainy days over the season.