Usually warm throughout the year, Maldives has a climate that is largely determined by the circulation of the monsoon winds blowing across the Indian Ocean. Its location on the equatorial region saves Maldives from the severe tropical storms and cyclones characteristic for an island. In fact, Maldives is endowed with mild monsoonal climate.

Two monsoon seasons prevail upon Maldives - the Northeast monsoon from November to April and the Southwest monsoon which is from May to October. The Northeast monsoon is characterized by little rain and a relatively dry period. March and April bring forth the hottest days of the year with light Northeast winds and sea breezes blowing with increasing frequency.