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Dhangethi in January sees high temperatures, with highs around 29°C (84°F) and overnight lows of 26°C (79°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 92 mm (3.6 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.
If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the best months to visit Dhangethi.
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Find out more about the weather in the Maldives and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of the Maldives in January →
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).
Warm but pleasant conditions in Dhangethi in January. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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