The Maldives enjoy a warm tropical climate which means you can expect pleasant temperatures of around 25ºC-31ºC all year round. This means the islands offer perfect holiday weather whatever time of year, making it ideal water sports including scuba diving. There are two main weather conditions that occur here which include the dry season and rainy season.
The dry season occurs from October to March when the weather is perfect for lazing around on the beach or diving. If you are holidaying during this period then you can expect an average of 8 hours of sunshine in the day. The water temperature in the Maldives never drops below 25ºC which is great for swimming and a whole range of water sports.
The wet season occurs during April and September when the weather is pleasantly enjoyable with some rainfall. If you are holidaying during this period then expect strong winds with some heavy showers occurring more than often. These showers can last from a few hours to several days with the average yearly rainfall being 2,540mm in the north and 3,810mm in the south of Maldives.
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