[Photo - Beach in the Maldives]

The Maldives enjoy a tropical climate which means its temperature tends to stay between 77 degrees F (25 degrees C )and 89 degrees F (32 degrees C).

The optimum time to go tends to be between December and April (this is supported by the higher prices during these times) because this is when the weather is most calm and has the least rainfall.

There are two monsoon seasons with high rainfall: The first monsoon is in the southwest region from May to October and the second monsoon is in the northeast region from November to April.

Throughout the year lightweight cotton and linen clothing is recommended and then light waterproof clothing is also recommended during the rainy season.