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Gaafu Alifu Atoll weather in January (Gaafu Atoll, Maldives)

How does the January weather in Gaafu Alifu Atoll compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Gaafu Alifu Atoll includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 26°C.

Precipitation

Gaafu Alifu Atoll in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 8 days with rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, May tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gaafu Alifu Atoll climate page with graphs.

 

Gaafu Alifu Atoll, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 136 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  

Where to go in the Maldives in January

Find out more about the weather in the Maldives and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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