The Maldives in October
avoid · ruled out this year
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The numbers
| Daily high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Nightly low | 26°C |
| Feels like, afternoon | 30°C |
| Rainy days | 18 · 193 mm |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day |
| Daylight | 11.9 h/day |
| Crowds | 100 / 100, higher is quieter |
Ten-year averages for this calendar month. A rainy day is one with at least 2 mm.
What October is known for
- monsoon, moderate
Written by a language model from the climate figures; the numbers above are measured and win where the two disagree.
What to pack
- Summer clothes by day, highs around 28°C.
- Rain gear you will actually use: about 18 rainy days and 193 mm.
- Sun protection: about 11 hours of sunshine a day.
- Humidity averages 81%; breathable fabrics dry faster.
Each line is a threshold over the ten-year figures above, not advice from anywhere else.
Before you go
| Cost of living | cheap — prices run about 51% of the United States' (World Bank, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Currency | Maldivian rufiyaa |
| Languages | Maldivian |
| Plugs | Type A and C and G and K and L, 230 V |
| Driving | On the left |
| Emergency | 119, 102, 118 |
| Calling code | +960 |
| Travel advice | No advice against travel — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-08-12 |
Health. Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Dial 102 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for… More.
Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-09-23. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.
The other months at The Maldives
- January sweet spot
- February sweet spot
- March sweet spot
- April ok
- May avoid
- June avoid
- July avoid
- August avoid
- September avoid
- October
- November avoid
- December avoid
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