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Maldives Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Maldives in January.

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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 to Expect in the Maldives in January

The Maldives has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect warm temperatures and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Hulhumale.

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 Kelaa with an average of 40 mm (1.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Addu Atoll with 176 mm (6.9 in).

Explore the Maldives by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) July30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) This monthSeptember29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Maldives in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Maldives.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Maldives

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

Temperature range in the Maldives (January)

Precipitation variation in the Maldives (January)

Hulhumale

In January Hulhumale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
217 mm (8.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
mixed
excellent
excellent
Climate in Hulhumale →

Dhidhdhoo

In January Dhidhdhoo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Dhidhdhoo →

Fehendhoo

In January Fehendhoo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
198 mm (7.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Fehendhoo →

Feridhoo

In January Feridhoo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
248 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
202 mm (8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
mixed
excellent
excellent
Climate in Feridhoo →

Finolhus

In January Finolhus generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
194 mm (7.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Finolhus →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Maldives in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hulhumale 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Dhidhdhoo 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Feridhoo 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Fehendhoo 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Finolhus 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Raa Atoll 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

The Maldives weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Maldives in January?

In January, the Maldives generally has excellent weather conditions. Hulhumale sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in the Maldives in January?

Daytime temperatures in Hulhumale peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in January, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

Does the Maldives get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Maldives during January, with Hulhumale averaging close to 89 mm (3.5 in).

Is January a Good 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 excellent. 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 excellent weather in Hulhumale. In contrast, May tends to have less favorable weather conditions.

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