Maldives · SpringMonth summary
Maldives weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
27°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
54% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Maldives in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Maldives in April: 29°C and 11.5h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Maldives in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in April
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Spring marks the start of the good season in Maldives. Temperatures rise (29°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 54% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.3/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 26°C | 28°C | 45% | 4.5 | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 27°C | 28°C | 35% | 2.4 | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 27°C | 29°C | 40% | 3.0 | 11.3h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 27°C | 29°C | 54% | 4.5 | 11.5h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ May | 27°C | 29°C | 76% | 8.5 | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 27°C | 29°C | 46% | 2.6 | 11.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 27°C | 29°C | 54% | 5.2 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 27°C | 29°C | 49% | 4.8 | 11.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 26°C | 28°C | 59% | 5.9 | 11.1h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ October | 26°C | 28°C | 62% | 6.7 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 26°C | 28°C | 68% | 10.5 | 10.8h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 26°C | 28°C | 59% | 6.8 | 10.9h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Maldives averages 29°C, 54% rainy days and 11.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
April vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -19%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Maldives in April
Is April a good time to visit Maldives?
April is an excellent time to visit Maldives (score 7.5/10). With 29°C, 11.5h of sunshine and 54% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Maldives in April?
Yes, 54% of days see rain in April. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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