The climate of Maldives is essentially determined by the monsoons. Throughout the year the climate remains warm. However, being on the equator, the islands experience mild monsoons. Of the two monsoons, the southwest monsoon from May to October, brings some rain and wind. The northeast monsoon, from November to April, is the dry season with very little wind.

There is little variations in temperature with an annual average daily maximum of 30.4 degrees Celsius and the minimum at 25.9 degrees Celsius. The annual rainfall can be anywhere between 1500 mm - 2000mm.

For the tourists the best time to visit the islands is between the months of December and March.