A completely different side of the Maldives
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Reethi Rah, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives has a consistently comfortable climate year-round, with daytime highs averaging 29°C (84°F). Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
With minimal seasonal shifts, Reethi Rah experiences a constant climate year-round. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in April to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in December. At night, temperatures range from 27°C (81°F) in April to 26°C (79°F) in December.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Reethi Rah by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
The map below shows the annual temperature across the Maldives. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Reethi Rah's average annual maximum temperature is 29°C (84°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year, mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually, known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels, they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Reethi Rah this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Reethi Rah's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Reethi Rah climate page.
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