Maldives Weather - Travel Advice

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

A valid passport, an onward/return ticket and sufficient funds are all required to enter..

Travel Health

There are no serious problems with diseases in the Maldives and although they are malaria..

Local Currency

Maldivian Rufiya is the local currency for the Maldives. Notes are in denominations of..

Weather

The Maldives have a hot tropical climate with plenty of sunshine and temperatures around..

Local Customs

Maldivians are honest, welcoming and helpful people who are almost all Sunni Muslim. The..

Languages

Maldivian Dhivehi is the official language however it has borrowings from Hindi, Arabic..

Transport Options

The major international airport in the Maldives is the Male International Airport located..

Travel Tips

The majority of the indigenous population with the exception of those involved with..

Local Food

Maldivian food comprises mainly of fish (particularly tuna) and is influenced by Sri..

Local Timezones

Maldives Standard Time is 5 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+5). The Maldives..

Dutyfree Limits

The following goods may be imported into the Maldives without incurring customs duty: a..

Weather

The Maldives have a hot tropical climate with plenty of sunshine and temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius all year round. There are two monsoon seasons, the southwest from May to October and the northeast from November to April. The southwest generally brings more wind and rain in June and July.

Recommended clothing is lightweight cottons and linens throughout the year and light waterproofs during the rainy season.