When is the cheapest time to visit Maldives?

Prices bottom out in May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct — typically 20-40% below peak-season rates on hotels and flights.

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When to go to Maldives

The dry northeast monsoon (December–April) brings sunshine and calm seas. The wet southwest monsoon (May–November) has lower prices and good diving despite rain.

Best: December–AprilPeak: December–March

Month-by-month

Jan

Great

26°–30°C · 55mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high

Feb

Great

26°–31°C · 35mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high

Driest month

Mar

Great

27°–31°C · 55mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high

Apr

Great

27°–32°C · 95mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

May

Okay

26°–31°C · 195mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Wet monsoon starts

Jun

Okay

26°–31°C · 170mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Good for surfing

Jul

Okay

26°–30°C · 150mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Aug

Okay

25°–30°C · 165mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Manta ray season

Sep

Okay

25°–30°C · 185mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Oct

Avoid

25°–30°C · 205mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Heaviest rainfall

Nov

Okay

25°–30°C · 180mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Dec

Great

26°–30°C · 100mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high

Dry season returns

Festivals worth timing your trip around

Jul

Independence Day

National celebrations marking Maldivian independence with parades and music.

Varies

Eid al-Fitr

End of Ramadan celebrated with feasts, music, and community gatherings.

Varies

Bodu Mas (Big Fish Festival)

Traditional fishing competition and cultural event.

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Common questions about Maldives

When is the best time to visit Maldives?: December–April. The dry northeast monsoon (December–April) brings sunshine and calm seas. The wet southwest monsoon (May–November) has lower prices and good diving despite rain.
When is the cheapest time to visit Maldives?: Prices bottom out in May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct — typically 20-40% below peak-season rates on hotels and flights.
What months should I avoid in Maldives?: Oct. Heaviest rainfall
When is peak tourist season in Maldives?: December–March

See also the full Maldives climate deep-dive with temperature heatmap and daily-rainfall breakdown.