Maldives
Country · Asia, Southern Asia
Maldives is a country in Southern Asia with the capital city Malé. It has an area of 298 square kilometers and a population of about 530,000.
Food and drink
Local dishes to try include Maldives fish, garudhiya, mas riha, gulha, and mas huni.
When to go
The climate data reflects averages only at the capital, Malé. February is the driest month with average temperatures of 27 °C and 39 mm of rain over about 9 days. November sees the highest rainfall with 223 mm of rain on about 23 days, alongside average temperatures of 27 °C. Temperatures remain steady throughout the year, ranging from 26 °C to 28 °C.
Practical notes
The currency used is the Maldivian rufiyaa. The official language is Maldivian. Driving is on the left side of the road. Time zones operate on UTC+05:00. Plugs used are types A, C, G, J, K, and L, with a voltage of 230 V.
Food and drink to try in Maldives
- Maldives fish
- Garudhiya
- Mas riha
- Gulha
- Mas huni
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 94 | 39 | 56 | 114 | 178 | 163 | 151 | 169 | 212 | 181 | 223 | 216 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Malé (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.