Climate:

• Climate of the Maldives is sunny, warm and humid throughout the year with occasional showers of tropical rain.
• Average temperature is between 29 – 32 degrees Celcius.
• Southwest monsoon: Rainy and Windy , usually from May to September.
• Northeast monsoon: Warm and dry , from  November to April.
• For more information: www.meteorology.gov.mv

What to Wear:

• Due to the warm climate in the Maldives it is ideal to wear cotton clothing.
• Government regulations do not allow public nudity.
• When visiting inhabited islands and the capital city it is recommended to wear modest clothing, especially women.

Language:

• Dhivehi is the spoken language but English is widely spoken by Maldivians.
• Staff in the resorts speaks variety of languages including English, French, Italian, German, Japanese etc.

Customs:

• By law, it is prohibited to import firearms, drugs, alcoholic beverages, pornographic materials and idols of worship.
• To import alcohol, an official license is required.
• Alcoholic beverages are available on resorts.
• No alcoholic beverages are sold in Malé and inhabited islands.

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