Weather in Maldives in July

How July compares

July is the 5th warmest month of the year in Maldives and ranks 80th of 134 destinations we compare for July - see where else is hot in July. Against London's average high of 21.8°C in July, Maldives is 6.2°C warmer by day and 12.9°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in July

The typical July day in Maldives peaks at 28.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 28.7°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 26.4°C; one night in ten drops to 25.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day here reached 30.0°C (2002-07-10) and the coldest night 24.3°C (1993-07-24).

Rain in July

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 18 days with 1 mm or more, 142 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest July was 1993 with 269 mm, the driest 2013 with 63 mm. Humidity averages 80%, which makes the heat feel heavier than the thermometer suggests.

Sea temperature in July

The sea averages 28.8°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 28.3°C to 29.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in April (29.9°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 2.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:02 and sets about 18:22 local time in mid-July. Average cloud cover is 82%.

Is July 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.

Hot days, with little cooling overnight

The heat is steady rather than extreme, but humidity of 80% can make it feel more demanding than the daytime temperature suggests. Nights average 26.4°C, so evenings offer little cooling and a warm bedroom could be uncomfortable. Prioritise effective room cooling, pack loose, lightweight clothes and keep anything more active flexible rather than committing to midday exertion. You are unlikely to need warm layers for evenings outdoors; breathable clothing is the more useful choice. This suits travellers who enjoy warmth throughout the day and night, but is less appealing if you rely on cool evenings to recover from the heat.

Plan for cloud and rain, not just passing showers

July averages about 2.1 hours of sunshine within 12.2 hours of daylight, so a long day does not mean a long spell of sunbathing weather. Rain is a meaningful part of the holiday calculation, not something to dismiss when booking. The monthly figures cannot tell you when wet spells will arrive or how long they will last, so avoid assuming rain will conveniently fall outside your plans. Pack a lightweight waterproof and something to keep your belongings dry. Accommodation where you would be comfortable spending a wet spell indoors matters more than it would for a holiday built around dependable sunshine.