Maldives tourism maldives hotels maldives guest house maldives holiday homes maldives holiday packages maldives flights maldives restaurants maldives attractions. Either way, the storms go as quick as they come and most times, it will rain during the night. Itll be 2 weeks in rainy season or 1 week in the dry season. As a tropical monsoon climate, the maldives have two dominating seasons. The best time to visit the maldives is from november to april. Youll most likely experience a mix of weather, and as spammmie says, the longer you go for, the better the chance of some sun. Lying in the middle of the rainy season makes humidity and rains a major part of maldivian climate in july. Jan, 2019 the rainy season in the maldives runs from early may through middecember, with the southwest monsoon season in the southern atolls officially being in july and august. But if you are thinking when its a good opportunity to visit maldives. Hanifaru bay the best time to spot whale sharks and manta rays is during the wet season.
If you wish to come outside of november to may it may be more difficult to find a departure date that suits you. Best time to visit maldives climate chart and table. From may to october prevails southwest monsoon which brings windy and rainy weather. The island nation is warm and sunny yearround, but consists of a dry season and a wet, rainy season. Maldives monsoon season in junejuly male forum tripadvisor. Based in our experience we have been in february and junejuly in maldives. The surface swells during this time can get to about 12m especially during june and july which is. Monthly total precipitation amounts to 147mm of rainfall, which is the lowest of any true wet season month.
Maldives summer monsoon is considered as the strongest maldives season. Me and my sisters are planning to go tot maldives in june or july this year. We knew there was a chance that the weather could be bad but we had our hearts set on going and decided to take the chance. The surfing season runs from march to october, and this is one advantage of visiting in the wet season. Best time to visit maldives 2020 month by month breakdown. For many, the main attraction of the maldives is its blue waters and marine life. The maldives weather in july is hot and humid, with short heavy downpours. During the dry season december to march, you can expect low rainfall, low humidity and lots of sunshine. Winter is also your chance to witness an extraordinary spectacle of baby islands birth. July is almost identical to june just with a little less rainfall.
Im getting married march 2014 and honeymooning june 2014july 2014 probably last week june first week july. Best time to visit the maldives monsoon season 2020 101. These months form the dry season, when humidity levels are lowest and there are maximum hours of sunshine. Maldives storm season mostly occur during the rainy season, in junejuly and august and sometimes until october november, depending on the current monsoon and its intensity.
Yes it is the rainy season, but the sun will still be out and the rain soon blows over quickly. Note that the gap in temperature between the different areas in the country is low and the number of rainy days should be the same across the country. The biggest consideration you will probably have when visiting the maldives is whether or not you should visit during the rainy season. Its the day that the current maldive was founded back in 1968, three years after independence from the united kingdom. Commemorating all maldivian martyrs, this holiday is marked on the day sultan ali vi died at the hands of the portuguese in. Out of 7 trips in either may or july weve never experienced more than a total of about 3.
The maldives are still right in the middle of the wet season in july. However, climate change is making the weather harder to predict and rains are possible during this period. What i found was that the question of the rainy season in the maldives is a bit bizarre, and seems to come down to what part of the archipelago. Rainfall is expected during days of the month, and is mainly concentrated on the southern and southeastern atolls of maldives. Statistics and climate data from recent years show that june and july are the months with the most rainy days, while september is the month with the most rainfall. Your agent is right, it is a good time to go based on the lower prices and you should still get hot weather, around 30 deg and the sea is warm. However, september will turn your trip into a disaster again. We knew there was a chance that the weather could be bad but we had our hearts set on going and decided to. Its usually associated with rain, strong winds and possible thunderstorms. However, storms and very strong winds and gusts might happen during the monsoon transition and dry season too.
The southwest monsoon, from late april to september, its stronger on the northern islands, and its accompanied by the wind, which can make the sea rough and therefore may discourage activities such as diving, and its also accompanied by. The rainy season in the maldives runs from early may through middecember, with the southwest monsoon season in the southern atolls officially being in july and august. The winds will come back, and so will the thunderstorms. Read here luxury resorts vs local islands in maldives. I wonder if ppl take a trip to maldives in rainy season. Weather in maldives in july 2020 climate, temperature. Male, maldives july weather forecast and climate information. With so many lagoons and fishing grounds in the vicinity, fishing is a major occupation for many localities. Therefore there are no seasons in their usual sense.
This means stronger winds, high humidity, and of course those big downpours. Hey, my girlfriend and i have been to the maldives in august last year. Overall, the climate throughout july in the maldives is barely favorable. There really isnt a bad time of year to dive in the maldives but here is a guide of what you can expect from each season in the maldives. This has not been the first time we visited during that time of the year. Aug 29, 2017 the best seasons for diving in the maldives. Gathering maldives weather information online can be a tricky task indeed, so weve done the hard work for you and put together the complete monthbymonth guide to maldives. The wet season known as the south west monsoon runs from may to november, and this is considered the worst time to visit the maldives. In male, in july, the average hightemperature is 30. Despite its welldeserved reputation for being a tropical beach paradise. Perfect for sunbathers, a period from december to april is a tourist season with room rates at their peak. As the month of july is at the heart of the wet season, rains are pervasive throughout the maldives. Maldives monsoon season in junejuly male message board. The weather is hot and there may be thunderstorms and heavy rains.
The country is rather climatically homogeneous in this season. A lot of people myself included feel it is worth the risk to visit, and the most likely weather scenario is a mix of rain and sunshine. None of the above means anything for any future july, it may be completely dry or it may rain for 10 days straight. The maldives has an average of 8 hours of sun per day in a 12 hour day, regardless of monsoon season. This july was probably the worst weve had, about 4. However, the northern atolls are wetter than other locations. Still, if you want to visit during the summer, pick a date between july and august the climate will change for the better. My wife and i are hoping to go to the maldives next year, however funds are quite tight. Septemberjanuary tend to hover around the 80 degree mark, and februaryaugust tend to reach a little higher around the mid80s.
Chances are any time you decide to visit, the maldives will be pleasantly warm. But in order to make an educated decision on this you need to know what the rainy season actually consists of. See more information on our indepth guide to diving in the maldives. And in the rainy season, youll notice more fishes coming near the surface of the water to feed on the sea planktons and insects flying above. Maldives weather in july what makes it the perfect time. Waves are still significant so surfers are considering this month as the best time to visit. No personcompany or website can accurately predict the weather in the maldives for more than 3 days in advance 10 day forecasts from the big weather channelswebsites they are general. Maldives rainy season maldives message board tripadvisor. Tropical rainy season lasts through september as well. Like many tropical regions, during the rainy season the temperatures remain warm, there is often still quite a lot of sun. Jan 12, 2017 maldives during rainy season july august. Climate and weather of maldives, weather, monsoons, rainy.
Maldives in july august maldives message board tripadvisor. Yes it is the wet season, but in reality rain is short and heavy,,then it. Unsurprisingly, the high season brings with it high prices, while amazing deals on maldives resorts can be snagged during some of those offpeak, lowseason months. Rest of the year is time of northeast monsoon with dry and sunny days. The temperature remains fairly consistent yearround, ranging only from the low to mid80s fahrenheit. Maldives weather maldives, asia forecast tripadvisor. In the maldives, july is a wet season and the climate is not really ideal for conventional tourists. Traveling to the maldives a monthbymonth guide to the. Many would only go in the dry season, and others prefer the rainy season with lower rates and less traffic. The maldives are hot and sunny all year round, with average temperatures of 23. May to october is considered the rainy season, with the islands seeing between 5 and 10 inches of precipitation monthly and often strong. Maldives weather in july what makes it the perfect time to visit. Room prices drop and the weather is less predictable as the rainy season begins, though the sea is at its warmest.
However, you should adjust your choice of resort depending on the time of year. Maldives are located near to equator so climate here have tropical monsoon type. Nov 09, 2012 we went to maldives for our honeymoon in august. I have checked the hotel room rates and they are so low. Stay positive, the rainy season is the best period to witness the most spectacular maldives sunsets. Rainy and windy, the summer monsoon in maldives often starts around may to reach its peak around july august. Now here is an activity where the rainy weather of maldives in july, in fact, is desirable. Get the monthly weather forecast for male, male, maldives, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead.
Even though the maldives is considered as a yearround. The surface swells during this time can get to about 12m especially during june and july which is the main rainy season. The maldives, islands of the indian ocean located to the southwest of india, have a tropical climate, hot all year round and influenced by the monsoons. As the maldives begin to inch out of the rainy season only just, november 11 sees the celebration of republic day. Conditions are also good from august to november, with the abundance of plankton bringing in nig animals such as manta rays and whale. August is similar to july, just with a little more rain. Maldives weather best time to visit the maldives kuoni. The offseason of the maldives is concentrated during the rainy season. Rainy season in maldives rainy season in mauritius. The off season of the maldives is concentrated during the rainy season. That being said, they are also the cheapest months to visit usually.
Waves are still significant so surfers are considering this month as the best time to visit maldives. Sep 08, 2019 but if you are thinking when its a good opportunity to visit maldives. On some days the visibility is as good as in dry season. During this period, maldives can be exposed to heavy rains, rough seas and strong winds and you will often experience strong to very strong rain showers. But given that the activities in the maldives are almost all beach or oceanrelated, weather plays a slightly larger role in deciding when to travel than it might do in other locations. The rainy season, running from the end of april, through may, june, july, august and september up until the end of october, can bring heavy, southwesterly monsoon rains, occasional strong winds and storms. In the period from the beginning to the end of may, the maldives rainy season begins with heavy showers and cloudy skies. Maldives weather in july what makes it the perfect time to.
Get the latest coronavirus covid19 updates for the maldives with current travel advice, statistics and online resources below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in the maldives in july. The monsoon runs from may to october, peaking around june. July 67 national holiday dedicated to the expulsion of the portuguese invaders in 1573. Climate and weather weather in the maldives in july. The weather is deemed undesirable by many travellers. Since isnt so crowded and prices are cheaper than in peak season from november to april. During july, maldives enjoy 7 hours of daily sunshine and the sky is almost always cloudy, at least partially since this july lies in the middle of the wet season. When is the best time of year to visit the maldives.
Rates can rise a little too as many families choose to take kids away while they are in the school holidays. Just two shifts of amount of precipitation and direction of winds. Low season from may through september could be considered the best time to visit the maldives. In summer times, maldives weather becomes very versatile and can change in a few minutes. January to april northeast monsoon season is considered the ideal time to visit, while may to july is the rainy season. Im getting married march 2014 and honeymooning june 2014 july 2014 probably last week june first week july. Hi, weve been a couple of times during this period and always had fabulous weather. If you dont mind getting wet, either in or out of the water, the maldives still provides the perfect tropical island holiday even during its rainy season. The rainy season in the maldives runs from early may through mid december, with the southwest monsoon season officially being july and august. Then maldives has a dry season northeast monsoon and a wet season southwest monsoon wet season starts aprilmay through to octnovember. Typical of the tropics, when it rains in the maldives, it pours down heavily for a short time and then clears up just as quickly.
The monsoon season runs between may and october, peaking around june, with the northern atolls seeing the highest rainfall between may. Traveling to the maldives a monthbymonth guide to the best. Last yr during oct, it didnt rain once, so its very much hit and miss. Another high season wet month, july is in the heart of the wet season and even though the climate is not ideal for conventional tourists, countless of visitors come to maldives during july for the warm weather and because it is one of the cheapest months along with september and december to. I am fearful of this monsoon season ruining what would be a very expensive and special trip, but also dont want to compromise much on the ideal destination. Maldives weather forecast and patterns for maldives resorts duration. Best time of year to visit the maldives visual itineraries. May 05, 2018 unsurprisingly, the high season brings with it high prices, while amazing deals on maldives resorts can be snagged during some of those offpeak, lowseason months. The recommended months for confirmed liveaboard departures are from november to may but the maldives scuba diving holiday season runs all year round. July and august are two of the wettest months of the year due to being in the middle of the southwest monsoon the wet season. Its hot and humid, but beware the unpredictability of monsoon rains in maldives in july. Again, the rainfall totals dont actually vary much, and the chances of a major storm are almost zero. The wettest months in the maldives are june and july the weather is still hot, but skies will be overcast most of the day, it is very muggy, and the monsoon rains can be torrential.
The maldives water villas are all built very well and specifically to comfortably handle normal. The overall price of the offseason will be relatively low, and this time is also a good choice. The period between december and april is the dry season known as the north east monsoon and is also peak season, when prices are highest. We will definitely have to go to a budget resort which is no problem, but even then we will not able to afford 2 weeks during peak season. Our travel experts reveal the best time of year to visit the maldives. Start of low season still sees quite a few crowds, especially over the holidays in europe. The overall price of the off season will be relatively low, and this time is also a good choice. Since isnt so crowded and prices are cheaper than in peak season from november to. The best weather and the best time to visit the maldives is between november and april. Having just come back from the maldives, i can tell you that there is a rainy season, and it does rain, alot. The dream is to go to the maldives and live it up in a water villa. I would say the best time to visit maldives can be from may to july in the rainy season.
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