However, rainfall increases considerably during the April-October southwest monsoon, particularly from June to November.

The Maldives has a hot tropical climate, with a short dry season from January to April and a long wet season that is influenced by the southwest monsoon from late-April to September, and the northeast monsoon from October through December.

The southern islands generally receive more rainfall than the northern islands due to the direction of the monsoon winds.

Daytime temperatures average 28°C (82°F) year-round. Relative humidity is high and stable throughout the year at around 80%. You can expect cooling daytime sea breezes year-round.