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That’s the 64 million dollar question. When is the best time to visit Maldives? So here’s the answer: The driest months are usually between November and April.
If you really like details then there are charts to show when it rained and when it didn’t over the last 12 months and you’ll see the rainfall levels for yourself. To increase your chances of experiencing the driest weather the best time to visit Maldives is between November and April… but this doesn’t mean rain free; it just means less rain. As we’ve already said, try the Sahara for that guarantee. Ok, you’ve seen the photographs on this site and guess what…? No rain. Overcast yes. We’ve got to be honest and say that out of over a thousand photos Phil has taken in the Maldives, about 1% have rain showers in. If that doesn’t reassure you then 500,000 tourists visiting each year should! The sometimes-wet part is because of the two monsoons... • The Southwest monsoon usually July to August • The Northeast monsoon usually November to March Remember that all of these islands are purpose built tourist resorts designed to be exclusive. They don’t get overcrowded. This is not the “Costa del Squeeze!”
So if you prefer the slightly drier climes, then the best time to visit Maldives is between November and April. Hmm… if this is the drier season is it also the more expensive season? Yes and no. You can expect to pay more over Christmas and New Year. Nowhere is exempt from this seasonal influence. But we’ve found that prices are pretty similar all year round. You only notice the difference if you book a last minute holiday, which still makes Nov-Apr one of the best times to visit the Maldives. The fact that prices for holidays in the Maldives vary little throughout the year is the best indication of the consistency of the weather. This is not a Mediterranean resort that operates seasonally; The Maldives doesn’t shut down for winter.
Hmm… what about May to October? Well you’ll be pleased to know that the weather is pretty good during this period too, so yes, it’s another ‘‘best time to visit Maldives’’.This is because although it’s called the monsoon season, it’s not like a real monsoon. It’s because you don’t get torrential rain for months at a time that prices are similar year round. However we have noticed that there are slightly fewer tourists at this time… this just means even more beach for us… and you of course... Hooray! The Maldives really is a year round destination which is why you’ll find many sites that say the best time to visit Maldives is all year round!
Ok, here’s the thing; The Complete Maldives Holiday Guide is just that; a broad knowledgeable, informative and most of all honest guide about this wonderful tropical destination. We’re not going to tell you that it never rains, because it does. • The temperature averages 30 degrees all year round • You get rain in the ‘‘dry’’ season and sun in the ‘‘wet’’ season. • You cannot predict the weather! So whenever you feel is the best time to visit Maldives, go for it and enjoy your holiday, after all, warm tropical rain in the Maldives is not the same as cold hard rain in a city!  Custom Search Return from Best Time to Visit Maldives to Home Page
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Although the Maldives islands are in the Indian Ocean, the islands are too small in surface area to generate their own climate. And as you already know from our weather page, it’s always hot and sometimes wet. 
