Malé weather in January (Maldives)

What does the weather outlook for Malé look like in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Malé is usually perfect in January, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 29°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 26°C.

Precipitation

Malé in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 5 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 248 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Malé.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Malé. January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While May tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Malé, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 248 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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. With a water temperature of around 28°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

9/10

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.