Velidhu Island Resort Weather

Situated just a 20 minute plane ride from Male Airport and offering high quality accommodation, visitors come to Velidhu Island Resort to enjoy the idyllic weather and beautiful beaches. The climate here is tropical, which means the sun and heat are offset by a distinct rainy season. Temperatures are constantly high in the Maldives, maintaining at averages of around 29°C-30°C all year round. Sunshine hours are also high, with averages of 7 for most months, rising to 8 or 9 in March and April when there is also the least rainfall.

 

The balmy Indian Ocean surrounds the island, and sea temperatures are constantly around 30°C. The warm sea temperatures house the magical coral reefs and create a perfect habitat for tropical sea life that you can experience up close by diving or snorkelling from the Velidhu Island Resort qualified diving centre. The breezes that blow in through the Maldives mean perfect conditions for windsurfing. Humidity is high in the Maldives and it may take a day or two to acclimatise if you are not used to the heat. The sea breezes should keep things bearable during the hottest days however, but be sure to bring a high factor sun cream and drink enough water.

 

The lush tropical vegetation on the island is brought about by the monsoon rains, which fall from May to September. However as you can see from the table to the right, sunshine hours are still high throughout this time, meaning that the heaviest rainfall is restricted to the daily, short afternoon showers. To skip the rainy season entirely, come for a holiday in Velidhu Island Resort during winter for a well deserved sunny winter break.