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Malé weather in December (Maldives)

How is December weather typically in Malé? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, Malé tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 29°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 26°C.

Precipitation

Malé in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 203 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 9 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 212 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January and February typically offer 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 Malé climate page with graphs.

 

Malé, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 203 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
SunshineSunshine 212 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Maldives in December

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. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Malé.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Maldives? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Maldives. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.