The Maldives experiences a humid, tropical climate with warm weather year-round. It has two distinct seasons — the southwest monsoon (wet season) normally extends from mid-May to November, while the northeast monsoon (dry season) extends from January to March. The month of December and April are considered as the monsoon transitional periods.

Temperature is moderated by the presence of vast sea and oceans surrounding the small islands, sitting at highs of 30℃ and lows of 25℃. Between February and May, however, temperatures do rise slightly, especially in the northern atolls.

Blessed with a rich culture dating back to the time of the first settlers, Maldives is survived by many traditional garbs, garments and rituals that can be witnessed even today as part of heritage practices.

One of the most prominent of these practices would be Boduberu (Big Drum), an ancestral tradition of song and dance similar to those found in east and south west Africa. Its core values have since undergone significant changes as the practice transitioned to modern times, according to the relevance of the era. Today, Boduberu is an important aspect of entertainment at stage shows, celebrations and festivals.

Maldives is also renowned for having expert craftsmen, who create unique and purely Maldivian handicrafts and souvenirs. The practice of lacquer work, for example, normally involves wood being spun at excessive speeds on handmade motor-like equipment. Sharp edged knives are used to precisely ink in and carve out designs and patterns on them.

Anyone who wishes to get an idea of the ancient Maldivian civilization and culture can visit the National Museum situated in the capital city Male'.