Malé
capital of the Maldives
Live & travel in Malé
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Oct 6, 2025
Climate by month
- Temperature
- 31°26°
- Rain
- 255 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
Best months: January, February, July, and August
TerraClimate 1991–2020 · NASA POWEREmbassies & consulates in Malé
11 missions from 11 countries
Embassy 4
High Commission 4
Consulate 1
Honorary Consulate 2
Where to eat in Malé
- Breakwater
Boduthankurufaanu Magu
- Seagull Café
Fareedhee Magu
- The Hive Restaurant
M. Nalahiyaage, Majeedhee Magu
- FoodBank
Orchid magu
- The Hive Café
Cypria building, Ground Floor, Boduthakurufaanu Magu
- Jade Bistro
In front of jetty #8
- Saffron Café
Boduthakurufaanu Magu
- Olive Garden
Orchid de Magu St
- Pool Side
Hulhulé Island Hotel
- Thai Wok
One block from Jetty 6-7-8
- Meraki Coffee Roasters
G.Blue Stream, Husnuheena Magu
- Ocean Bubbles
Dhigga Magu, Hulhumalé - Majeedhee Magu
- Family Room Coffee
Lot 20018, Beach Road, Phase 2, Hulhumalé
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Malé · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Malé?
The travel guide to Malé lists Breakwater, Seagull Café, The Hive Restaurant, FoodBank, and The Hive Café.
Is Malé safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Maldives at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.6 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Malé?
Roughly $2,800 per month for a remote worker, based on Maldives price levels (62% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Malé in November?
In November Malé averages a high of 31°C, a low of 26°C and about 255 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Malé?
11 diplomatic missions, including China (Embassy), Japan (Embassy), Saudi Arabia (Embassy), and United Arab Emirates (Embassy).
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), TerraClimate (CC0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.