Maldives · Maldives
October
Monsoon beginning to ease — more sunshine returning, prices still very competitive.
Best match
#7 of 12 months
There are better months for Maldives — see the full ranking below.
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High
30.3°C
Low
26.8°C
Rain
187mm
Sun
7.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in Maldives
Weather
Above average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Very good
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in October
- ↑Sunshine hours recovering (7.5 daily): better than June–September, brighter days increasing
- ↑Whale shark season returning at South Ari Atoll from mid-October
- ↑Prices 35–40% below dry season peak with improving conditions
What you sacrifice
- ↓Still 187mm of rain — monsoon not over, afternoon showers remain common
- ↓NE dry season not properly established until mid-November
- ↓Some uncertainty about conditions: good windows and rainy windows alternate
How October compares to February (best month)
| Factor | October | February ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 10 |
| Value | 8 | 3 |
| Crowds | 7 | 3 |
October in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Maldives, not across destinations. Methodology →