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Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mahibadhoo, Maldives. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
While the amount of sunshine in Mahibadhoo changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2776 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in June.
This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 9.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.
Mahibadhoo enjoys an average of 2776 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
November, Mahibadhoo’s wettest month, receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Mahibadhoo Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mahibadhoo - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
See the full Mahibadhoo climate overview or explore weather in the Maldives.
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