Weather in Maldives - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast

Right now temperatures across Maldives range from 31° to 31°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.

Country values are the median of forecasts from 1 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.

Next days in Maldives

today☁️ 31°💧 0.2 mm
Sun🌧️ 32°💧 3.6 mm
Mon🌧️ 29°💧 0.6 mm
Tue🌧️ 28°💧 2.5 mm
Wed🌧️ 29°💧 4.7 mm
Thu🌧️ 28°💧 6 mm
Fri🌧️ 29°💧 4.1 mm
Sat🌧️ 28°💧 4.9 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Saturday 5 Sept in Maldives, the forecast high is 31°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 27°C to 28°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 99% of similar days.

31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 27°C–28°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally light
32°Cexceptionally warm
usually 27°C–28°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
29°Cexceptionally warm
usually 27°C–28°C
warmer than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: exceptionally light
28°Cwarmer than usual
usually 27°C–28°C
warmer than 88% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
29°Cexceptionally warm
usually 27°C–28°C
warmer than 93% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
28°Cwarmer than usual
usually 27°C–28°C
warmer than 88% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual
29°Cexceptionally warm
usually 27°C–28°C
warmer than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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20°28°35° 1981: 27°C1982: 28°C1983: 29°C1984: 27°C1985: 27°C1986: 27°C1987: 28°C1988: 28°C1989: 28°C1990: 28°C1991: 28°C1992: 27°C1993: 27°C1994: 28°C1995: 27°C1996: 28°C1997: 27°C1998: 28°C1999: 28°C2000: 28°C2001: 28°C2002: 28°C2003: 28°C2004: 28°C2005: 28°C2006: 28°C2007: 28°C2008: 28°C2009: 28°C2010: 28°C2011: 28°C2012: 28°C2013: 28°C2014: 28°C2015: 28°C2016: 27°C2017: 28°C2018: 28°C2019: 29°C2020: 29°C2021: 28°C2022: 28°C2023: 29°C2024: 29°C2025: 29°C 2026 forecast: 30°C current forecast 30°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 28°C by day. The coolest year was 1992 (27°C) and the warmest was 2019 (29°C). The current forecast averages 30°C - higher than in 100% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Maldives

Maldives - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Maldives 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
29°
around 28° at night · days with rain: 14
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
30°
around 26° at night · rain chance 60%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
31°
around 26° at night · rain chance 63%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Maldives: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 29° by day and 28° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 30° in September, and about 31° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Maldives

Saturday5 September 2026
☁️31°overcast clouds
night 29° · evening 30° · rain 0.15 mm · humidity 75% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 92%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️32°light rain
night 29° · evening 29° · rain 3.6 mm · humidity 70% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 99%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
night 28° · evening 29° · rain 0.59 mm · humidity 67% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 97%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
night 29° · evening 29° · rain 2.49 mm · humidity 72% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 85%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
night 29° · evening 29° · rain 4.71 mm · humidity 73% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 77%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
night 28° · evening 29° · rain 6.03 mm · humidity 74% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 91%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
night 28° · evening 29° · rain 4.14 mm · humidity 73% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
night 28° · evening 28° · rain 4.86 mm · humidity 77% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 98%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
night 28° · evening 28° · rain 9.69 mm · humidity 75% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 95%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
night 28° · evening 29° · rain 8.94 mm · humidity 73% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 100%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
night 28° · evening 28° · rain 6.96 mm · humidity 76% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 99%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
night 28° · evening 28° · rain 6.78 mm · humidity 71% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 88%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
night 28° · evening 28° · rain 13.2 mm · humidity 74% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 94%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️29°moderate rain
night 28° · evening 29° · rain 8.76 mm · humidity 76% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
night 29° · evening 29° · rain 4.86 mm · humidity 77% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 99%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
night 28° · evening 29° · rain 8.26 mm · humidity 78% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 96%

Sea temperature - Maldives

Water today
32°C
Week avg
32°C
Waves today
0.9 m
How's the water?
very warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
5.09 32°C6.09 32°C7.09 32°C8.09 32°C9.09 32°C10.09 32°C11.09 32°C12.09 31°C13.09 31°C
Average sea temperature through the year:
Jan 29°CFeb 29°CMar 30°CApr 31°CMay 30°CJun 30°CJul 31°CAug 30°CSep 30°COct 30°CNov 30°CDec 29°C
BeachWater todayWater week avgWavesHow's the water?
Male31℃31℃0.8 mvery warm
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Air quality and smog in Maldives

CityPM2.5 (µg/m³)PM10 (µg/m³)Air quality
Malé2.44.8very good
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 06:00).

Maldives weather through the year

Maldives - annual climate

Maldives weather month by month - when is the best time to go?

January (31°)February (31°)March (32°)April (32°)May (31°)June (31°)July (31°)August (31°)September (30°)October (31°)November (30°)December (31°)

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Public holidays in Maldives - when are the long weekends?

Next long weekend in Maldives: The Day Maldives Embraced Islam (24 September, Thursday) - Thursday–Sunday if you take Friday off (4 days).

2026

24 SeptemberThursday
The Day Maldives Embraced Islam
long weekend + bridge day
3 NovemberTuesday
Victory Day
long weekend + bridge day
11 NovemberWednesday
Republic Day
Public holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.
Calendar sources · Verified on .
Public holidays: Maldives public holidays in 2026 and 2027 — what travellers need to know

FAQ - Maldives weather

What is the weather like in Maldives today?
Today it is about 31° during the day and 29° at night, overcast clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Maldives?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.