Month guide · Maldives
Maldives in November
What November 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
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. The monsoon shifts back to the north-east; weather becomes drier and visibility improves through the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 11th-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 13 of its 30 days. Compared with October (30°C (86°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:53
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:49
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
South-west monsoon (June–September). More frequent showers, wind and swell, but lower prices, manta season in Baa Atoll and the best surf.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
- Republic Day (11 November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Island · Ari Atoll
Thoddoo farms and beach
Ask your guesthouse for a farm walk and buy fresh fruit straight from the growers.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Off the beaten path
- Food
- Outdoors
Experience · Central atolls
Liveaboard dive safari
Liveaboard boats spend a week or more cruising between atolls, typically Malé, Ari, Vaavu and Felidhoo, with two or three dives a day at channels, thilas and manta points out of reach of resort day trips.
- Time needed
- 7 nights or more
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Nature
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 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 November a good time to visit Maldives?
A shoulder-season month, 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 November a good time to visit Maldives?
It is a shoulder-season month. The monsoon shifts back to the north-east; weather becomes drier and visibility improves through the month.
+How warm is Maldives in November?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Maldives in November?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.