October verdict

Maldives in October

Weather score65Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 179mm, so some wet days are possible.

Male, Maldives, Maldives travel weather guide
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October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

29°C

Rain

179mm

Sun

0h

Sea

29°C

Weather score

65

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Showers

Rainfall averages 179mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Warm sea

Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.

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Temperature

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October29°C average high

October is close to Maldives' usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.

Warmest monthsAll year

Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.

October179mm average rain

October is wetter than Maldives' yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to April

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October0 hours average sun

October is close to Maldives' usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.

Brightest monthsAll year

Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.

Sea temperature

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October29°C average sea

October is close to Maldives' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaMarch to November

Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October65 weather score

October scores below Maldives' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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