Maldives Travel｜A Guide to Avoiding the Rainy Season

Although the Maldives is beautiful, the rainy season can be unpredictable. How can you cleverly avoid the rainy season and enjoy your vacation every day under the blue sea and sky? Dear friends, quickly save this atoll weather guide to avoid the heavy rains of the rainy season and fully enjoy the cool island time.

Based on the location of the atolls, we can choose different islands to avoid the rain. The northern atolls gather many luxury islands, such as Soneva Jani and The Ritz-Carlton, where rainfall is usually heavier from May to July and gradually decreases starting in August; the central atolls are home to popular islands like Ozen Reserve and St. Regis, with more rain in April, November, and December; the southern atolls mainly feature trendy islands like Ayada and Park Hyatt Hadahaa, with heavier rainfall from November to February of the following year.

In addition, we can choose rain-free locations based on the month. From January to March, the northern and central regions have less rain, the south slightly more, but overall it is relatively ideal compared to the whole year; in April, the north has less rain, while the south and central regions have slightly more; in May, the central region has the least rain, the south slightly more, and the north the most; from June to July, the south has less rain, the central region is average, and the north has more rainfall; in August, the north has the least rain, followed by the central and southern regions, with overall rainfall less than in July; from September to October, overall rainfall is more than in August; from November to December, the north is best, while the central region has more rain.

During the rainy season, we need to pay attention to the following points: prepare waterproof gear, such as action cameras and waterproof phone cases; choose hotels with rich facilities, such as spas, gyms, and trendy afternoon teas, so you can still have fun even when it rains; keep a good mood, as Maldives showers usually come quickly and go quickly.

Post by evelyn Ooo | Oct 6, 2025