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What to wear in the Maldives in November

By PackTheLook · Updated 28 October 2026

Highs30°C (86°F)
Lows26°C (79°F)
Rainy days~14
Daylight12 h
CrowdsModerate

November averages for Malé (Velana Airport). Source

November sees the monsoon fade and visibility improve; many consider it a smart-value month before the peak. Swimwear, cover-ups and one dressy outfit.

☀️ By day

Beachwear as the dry season returns late in the month.

🌙 Evening

Barefoot-chic linen.

What's on in November

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

Victory Day and Republic Day

November 3 and November 11

National holidays with parades in Malé. Wear modest clothing in the capital.

Manta season winds down

November

Last chances for Hanifaru Bay. Visibility improves as the dry season begins.

November packing essentials

Your November 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.

Full dress code, activities and common mistakes →

Good weather elsewhere in November

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