Diwali holidays
Late October or November
Resorts fill with Indian travellers, and some host Diwali dinners. A festive but beach-friendly outfit, like a light kurta set or linen dress, is perfect.
Highs31°C (88°F)
Lows26°C (79°F)
Rainy days~15
Daylight12 h
CrowdsQuiet
October averages for Malé (Velana Airport). Source
October is transitional — showers easing late in the month and calm days between. Swimwear and a light rain jacket.
☀️ By day
Swimwear and a hat as the weather turns.
🌙 Evening
Light layers.
What's on in October
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Transition month
October
Changeable weather between monsoons. Pack a light rain jacket.
October packing essentials
Your October outfit list
- SwimwearFull-coverage swimwearShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry cover-upShop Amazon ↗
- Maxi dressRayon kurta setShop Amazon ↗
- Packable rain jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Flat sandalsShop Amazon ↗
- Swim shortsShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Linen trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Packable rain jacketShop Amazon ↗
- SandalsShop Amazon ↗
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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.