The short answer
When to go to Malé
January to March are the best months: they are the driest of the year, and February averages under 40 mm of rain. Temperatures barely change, with highs near 31°C all year, so rainfall is what decides your plans. May and October to November are the wettest. For older travellers, humidity is the real issue in every month, so walk before 10 am, rest in the middle of the day and avoid Ramadan daytime if you need to eat and drink outdoors.
Month by month
Malé weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 26°C | 87 mm | Drier, humid heat; a good month for walking | |
| February | 31°C | 26°C | 38 mm | The driest month | |
| March | 32°C | 27°C | 49 mm | Dry and getting hotter; start early | |
| April | 32°C | 27°C | 127 mm | The hottest month; showers begin | |
| May | 32°C | 27°C | 238 mm | Among the wettest months; allow spare time | |
| June | 31°C | 26°C | 146 mm | Showers likely; allow spare time | |
| July | 31°C | 26°C | 198 mm | Wet month; carry an umbrella | |
| August | 31°C | 26°C | 193 mm | Wet month; plan indoor stops | |
| September | 31°C | 26°C | 214 mm | Rainy, but temperatures ease slightly | |
| October | 31°C | 26°C | 245 mm | The wettest month by rainfall | |
| November | 30°C | 26°C | 236 mm | Still wet; plan indoor stops | |
| December | 30°C | 26°C | 212 mm | Rain still common, with slightly cooler days |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Malé seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and March
- January: Drier, humid heat; a good month for walking
- February: The driest month
- March: Dry and getting hotter; start early
Good, with small trade-offs: April and December
- April: The hottest month; showers begin
- December: Rain still common, with slightly cooler days
Possible, with planning: May, June, July, August, September, October and November
- May: Among the wettest months; allow spare time
- June: Showers likely; allow spare time
- July: Wet month; carry an umbrella
- August: Wet month; plan indoor stops
- September: Rainy, but temperatures ease slightly
- October: The wettest month by rainfall
- November: Still wet; plan indoor stops
Useful answers
Best time to visit Malé: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Malé?
January, February and March are the best months to visit Malé, with April and December also good. January to March are the best months: they are the driest of the year, and February averages under 40 mm of rain. Temperatures barely change, with highs near 31°C all year, so rainfall is what decides your plans. May and October to November are the wettest. For older travellers, humidity is the real issue in every month, so walk before 10 am, rest in the middle of the day and avoid Ramadan daytime if you need to eat and drink outdoors.
When does it rain most in Malé?
October is the wettest month, with about 245 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 32°C.