Maldives · SpringMonth summary
Maldives weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
81°F – 84°F
🌧 Rainy days
40% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Maldives in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Maldives in March: 84°F and 11.3h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Maldives in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in March
Spring marks the start of the good season in Maldives. Temperatures rise (29°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.3/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 79°F | 82°F | 45% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 81°F | 82°F | 35% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 81°F | 84°F | 40% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 81°F | 84°F | 54% | 0.2in | 11.5h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ May | 81°F | 84°F | 76% | 0.3in | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 81°F | 84°F | 46% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 81°F | 84°F | 54% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 81°F | 84°F | 49% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 79°F | 82°F | 59% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ October | 79°F | 82°F | 62% | 0.3in | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 79°F | 82°F | 68% | 0.4in | 10.8h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 79°F | 82°F | 59% | 0.3in | 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 March, Maldives averages 84°F, 40% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
March vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Maldives in March
Is March a good time to visit Maldives?
March is an excellent time to visit Maldives (score 7.9/10). With 84°F, 11.3h of sunshine and 40% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Maldives in March?
With 84°F max and 11.3h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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