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What to wear in the Maldives in June

Highs31°C (88°F)
Lows26°C (79°F)
Rainy days~13
Daylight12 h
CrowdsQuiet

June averages for Malé (Velana Airport). Source

June is one of the wetter months with rough seas on some days, and great resort deals. Swimwear, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag for boat trips.

☀️ By day

Swimwear, a rash guard and a waterproof bag for wet days.

🌙 Evening

Light linen.

What's on in June

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

Hanifaru Bay manta season begins

June to November, peak July to September

Huge feeding gatherings of manta rays in Baa Atoll. Snorkelling only, so pack a long-sleeved rash guard and reef-safe sunscreen.

Peak surf

June to August

The biggest, most consistent swells. Wear surf wear by day and relaxed linen for evenings.

June packing essentials

Your June outfit list

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Dress code

  • Resorts: swimwear, cover-ups and resort-casual are fine everywhere.
  • Local islands and Malé: cover shoulders and knees; bikinis only on designated bikini beaches.
  • Mosques: long, loose clothing; women cover their hair.

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Good weather elsewhere in June

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