The Maldives features a uniform hot tropical climate across its 298 km² archipelago of low-lying coral atolls, classified under Köppen as **Af** (tropical rainforest) with no dry season and temperatures consistently above 26°C year-round. Daytime highs range from 30-32°C, with nights at 26-27°C, creating a perpetually warm, humid environment ideal for beach living but challenging due to heat and sudden showers. Annual rainfall averages 1900-2500mm, concentrated in the southwest monsoon (May-November) with frequent thunderstorms, while the northeast monsoon (December-April) brings drier, clearer conditions perfect for expats. High humidity (75-85%) and steady trade winds provide some relief. Sunshine totals around 2500-2800 hours annually, though cloud cover varies seasonally. Recent 2026 outlooks confirm above-normal temperatures and variable rainfall influenced by La Niña.