Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.9 °C | 28.4 °C | 10 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| February | 28.1 °C | 28.7 °C | 8 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| March | 28.6 °C | 29.5 °C | 11 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| April | 29.2 °C | 30.3 °C | 17 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| May | 29.1 °C | 29.9 °C | 25 days | Unfavourable season |
| June | 28.8 °C | 29.3 °C | 15 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| July | 28.6 °C | 29.3 °C | 18 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| August | 28.4 °C | 29.1 °C | 17 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| September | 28.2 °C | 28.9 °C | 20 days | Unfavourable season |
| October | 28.2 °C | 28.8 °C | 21 days | Unfavourable season |
| November | 28 °C | 29 °C | 22 days | Unfavourable season |
| December | 28.1 °C | 28.9 °C | 19 days | Unfavourable season |
Nearby in August
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
Visa issued on arrival for stays of up to 30 days. Passport valid until your return date. Passport must be valid at least 1 month after arrival (undamaged); complete the IMUGA traveller declaration within 96 hours before your flight.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 12 August 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 12 August 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. Certificate required only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria · None.
Mosquitoes · dengue and Zika reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Malé in August?
The sea averages 29.1°C in August — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Malé in August?
Expect 28.4°C in the afternoon and 26.8°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Malé in August?
Around 17 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 56% of days.