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Maldives in August: weather, sea & travel advice

Maldives in August is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 28 °C (warm), and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.

Wasserbungalows über türkiser Lagune auf den MaledivenMaldives · AugustPhoto: WEI, WAN-CHEN(魏琬臻) · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
28 °C
Night
28 °C
Sea
29 °C
Rainy days
12 rainy days
Sun
7 h/day
Humidity
81 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachGood79/100
City breakGood72/100
ActiveLimited53/100
FamilyGood74/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 28 °C
  • Warm, swimmable sea (29 °C)

To consider

  • Higher chance of rain (about 12 rainy days)
  • High humidity (81 %)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
28
J
28
F
28
M
29
A
29
M
29
J
28
J
28
A
28
S
28
O
28
N
28
D
Rainy daysdays
6
J
4
F
6
M
9
A
13
M
12
J
11
J
12
A
13
S
13
O
11
N
10
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Maldives in August?

Daytime highs average around 28 °C, with nights around 28 °C.

Can you swim in Maldives in August?

The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).

Does it rain a lot in Maldives in August?

On the long-term average, expect about 12 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Maldives?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.