Weather in Maldives in April

How April compares

April is the 1st warmest month of the year in Maldives and ranks 23rd of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Maldives is 15.1°C warmer by day and 21.8°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in April

The typical April day in Maldives peaks at 28.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 29.4°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and 1 in 100 pass 30°C. Nights average 26.9°C; one night in ten drops to 25.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 30.3°C (1998-04-27) and the coldest night 25.0°C (1999-04-13).

Rain in April

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 17 days with 1 mm or more, 114 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2008 with 256 mm, the driest 2013 with 12 mm. Humidity averages 79%, which makes the heat feel heavier than the thermometer suggests.

Sea temperature in April

The sea averages 29.9°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 29.3°C to 30.4°C. This is the warmest the sea gets here all year.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.1 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:00 and sets about 18:12 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 56%.

Is April a good time to visit Maldives?

It is a reasonable choice: hot days but expect showers. The best months for Maldives on our scoring are February, March, January; months averaging 25°C or more: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Warm sea, hot days and little cooling after dark

April is the Maldives' warmest month, though the average daytime high of 28.6°C is not extreme on its own. The catch is the combination of 79% humidity and nights averaging 26.9°C: do not expect the evening to bring much cooling. Pack loose, lightweight clothing and choose accommodation where you can cool down comfortably. Keep strenuous outdoor plans away from midday if you find humid heat tiring. The sea averages 29.9°C, making April well suited to travellers who dislike a chilly swim. That warmth also means the water may offer less cooling than you would hope for after time in the sun.

Plan for rain rather than uninterrupted sunshine

April is a wet month, with about 16 days recording measurable rain. That is enough to make rain protection and flexible outdoor plans sensible, but it does not mean every affected day is a washout. Average sunshine is about 5.3 hours within 12.1 hours of daylight, so long days should not be confused with clear skies throughout. Bring a light waterproof layer or compact umbrella, and leave room to move swimming and other outdoor time around the weather. April suits travellers who value warmth more than dependable sunshine; it is a less comfortable choice if rain would spoil the main purpose of your trip.