Kaafu Atoll

Kaafu Atoll Weather & Climate: the Maldives

Climate by month across Kaafu Atoll, the Maldives, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Kaafu Atoll

Kaafu Atoll is one of several regions in the Maldives, with temperatures that range from 28°C (82°F) in December to 30°C (86°F) during the peak of April. We've based our full climate overview on data from Reethi Rah, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Year-round, Kaafu Atoll, especially Reethi Rah, sees high temperatures, with maximum averages consistently above 28°C (82°F).

April and May are generally the hottest months of the year.

Precipitation in Kaafu Atoll varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in May with 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while February stays relatively dry with 46 mm (1.8 in). The region experiences its rainy season during May, September, October, November and December, when monthly rainfall can range from 193 mm (7.6 in) to 240 mm (9.4 in).

Explore Kaafu Atoll by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kaafu Atoll - and find the best time to visit. (based on Hulhumale)

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Hulhumale Reethi Rah Maafushi Guraidhoo Thulusdhoo Huraa
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Climate map of Kaafu Atoll

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Hulhumale 29°C (84°F) 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 27°C (81°F) 1851 mm (73 in)
Reethi Rah 29°C (84°F) 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 27°C (81°F) 1827 mm (72 in)
Maafushi 29°C (84°F) 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 27°C (81°F) 1839 mm (72 in)
Guraidhoo 29°C (84°F) 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 27°C (81°F) 1832 mm (72 in) 2,776 hours
Thulusdhoo 29°C (84°F) 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 27°C (81°F) 1865 mm (73 in)
Huraa 29°C (84°F) 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 27°C (81°F) 1858 mm (73 in)

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