The Maldives weather in January

Considering a trip to the Maldives this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in the Maldives in January?

January in the Maldives generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Hulhumale.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Vashafaru with an average of 41 mm to heavy rainfall in Addu Atoll with 176 mm.

For a closer look at January's conditions in the Maldives, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Maldives's yearly weather, check out our the Maldives climate page.

Where to go in the Maldives in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in the Maldives on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in the Maldives

What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in the Maldives?

Average weather in Hulhumale

In January Hulhumale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Hulhumale
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
26°C 
217 mm 
9 days 
29°C 
26°C 
89 mm 
5 days 
29°C 
27°C 
49 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Hulhumale

Average weather in Dhidhdhoo

In January Dhidhdhoo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Dhidhdhoo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
26°C 
124 mm 
7 days 
29°C 
26°C 
41 mm 
3 days 
29°C 
27°C 
34 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Dhidhdhoo

Average weather in Fuvahmulah

In January Fuvahmulah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Fuvahmulah
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
26°C 
196 mm 
13 days 
29°C 
26°C 
155 mm 
8 days 
29°C 
27°C 
81 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Fuvahmulah

Average weather in Malé

In January Malé generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Malé
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
26°C 
212 hours 
203 mm 
9 days 
29°C 
26°C 
248 hours 
83 mm 
5 days 
29°C 
27°C 
260 hours 
47 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Malé

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Maldives.

Is January the best time to visit the Maldives?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to the Maldives. Typically, the climate in Hulhumale is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly perfect weather in Hulhumale. In contrast, May tends to have poor weather conditions.

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