Weather in January in The Maldives
Planning a journey to the Maldives this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Hulhumale. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Maldives in January, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across the Maldives, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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 more details on the yearly climate, visit our the Maldives climate page.
Where to go in the Maldives in January
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Maldives, check out our Maldives's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in the Maldives?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in the Maldives.
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