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.
