Kaafu, Maldives: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
Traveling to Kaafu, Maldives? If you're planning to go to Kaafu, this is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Kaafu
- Important essentials for Kaafu
- Activities for Kaafu
- Kaafu in January: weather and what to pack
- Kaafu in February: weather and what to pack
- Kaafu in March: weather and what to pack
- Kaafu in April: weather and what to pack
- Kaafu in May: weather and what to pack
- Kaafu in June: weather and what to pack
- Kaafu in July: weather and what to pack
- Kaafu in August: weather and what to pack
- Kaafu in September: weather and what to pack
- Kaafu in October: weather and what to pack
- Kaafu in November: weather and what to pack
- Kaafu in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Kaafu, Maldives
Based on the climate and weather in Kaafu, the best time to go is February. See below for details.
Important essentials for Kaafu, Maldives
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Kaafu, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022
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Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly choice.
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N95 masks to use in crowded airports
These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection you can have.
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
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A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards frequently wear out. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.
Travel insurance
If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans
General health necessities
Virus/bacteria filtering water bottle
Some areas may have unreliable tap water, so it's wise to take a contaminant filtering water bottle.
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Travel first aid kit
This one is a great option.
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Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
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Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
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Airplane or car necessities
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Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Kaafu. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some more rural areas you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone.
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For families with young children
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types C, D, G, J, K and L. This one is sufficent for most areas, but check with your hotel.
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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
What to wear/what to pack for Kaafu, Maldives by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
If you are traveling to Kaafu in January, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Loose-fit shorts
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Sunglasses
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Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
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Insulated water bottle
Our first choice also filters harmful contaminants:
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Skirts
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Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
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Waterproof sandals
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Bug repellent
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Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can keep you cool and protect you from the sun:
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If you're going to the beach
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A rain coat to layer with another jacket
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100% waterproof footwear
We suggest rain boots:
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Rain pants
These can be essential in a storm.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Windproof umbrella
This one is an excellent one to buy.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases remain dry. We suggest:
February
If you visit Kaafu during February, you might find that it can be very hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Skirts
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Sunglasses
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our fave also removes contaminants:
-
Bug repellent
-
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can make you comfortable and protect you from skin damage:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and keep you cool.
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain coat to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
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Rain pants
These pants will be essential in heavy rain.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Umbrella
This one is a perfect option.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags remain dry. We suggest:
March
If you vacation in Kaafu during March, you might find that it is really hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Skirts
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and cool you.
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can make you comfortable and protect you from UV rays:
-
Insulated water bottle
Our best choice also cleans harmful contaminants:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Bug repellent
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Sunglasses
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain jacket to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We like these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants can be vital in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is an excellent option.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases remain dry. We recommend:
April
April in Kaafu is consistently hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to high 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Skirts
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can keep you cool and guard against skin damage:
-
Insulated water bottle
Our choice also cleans contaminants:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Sunglasses
-
Bug repellent
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain coat to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We like these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants are vital in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a great choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags don't get wet. We like:
May
May in Kaafu is extremely hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Bug repellent
-
Insulated water bottle
Our pick also removes contaminants:
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you cool and guard against UV rays:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Skirts
-
Sunglasses
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain jacket to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants can be a lifesaver in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a perfect option.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings stay dry. We suggest:
June
June in Kaafu is consistently hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our fave also filters dangerous contaminants:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and cool you.
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you cool and protect you from the sun:
-
Skirts
-
Sunglasses
-
Bug repellent
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We like these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants will be essential in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is an excellent choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things remain dry. We like:
July
If you vacation in Kaafu during July, you are likely to notice that it can be very hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can keep you comfortable and guard against skin damage:
-
Skirts
-
Bug repellent
-
Insulated water bottle
Our choice also cleans contaminants:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Sunglasses
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain coat to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These are a lifesaver in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is an excellent choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags remain dry. We suggest:
August
In August, Kaafu can be sweltering. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Kaafu, with several of the days of the month having rain.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Sunglasses
-
Bug repellent
-
Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can cool you down quickly and protect you from UV rays:
-
Skirts
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Insulated water bottle
Our pick also filters harmful contaminants:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain poncho to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These can be essential in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a perfect one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things remain dry. We suggest:
September
September here is consistently hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Insulated water bottle
Our choice also removes dangerous contaminants:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Sunglasses
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Skirts
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can keep you comfortable and protect you from skin damage:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Bug repellent
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain coat to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We like rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These will be vital in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is a perfect option.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings stay dry. We suggest:
October
In October, Kaafu is consistently hot. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Kaafu, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Skirts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our first choice also removes dangerous contaminants:
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can make you comfortable and protect you from UV rays:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Bug repellent
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Sunglasses
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and keep you cool.
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain jacket to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These are vital in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is a great one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things don't get wet. We like:
November
In November, Kaafu can be very hot. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Kaafu, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Sunglasses
-
Skirts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our first choice also removes dangerous contaminants:
-
Bug repellent
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can keep you comfortable and guard against the sun:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain coat to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We like rain boots:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants can be essential in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a perfect one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things remain dry. We suggest:
December
December in this region is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite also removes dangerous contaminants:
-
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can keep you cool and guard against UV rays:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Bug repellent
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Skirts
-
Sunglasses
-
Waterproof sandals
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain coat to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants will be a lifesaver in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is an excellent one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings remain dry. We recommend:
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