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January in Malé brings high temperatures, with daytime highs of 29°C (84°F) and nights around 26°C (79°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 83 mm (3.3 in), so pack an umbrella.
If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the best months to visit Malé.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Malé spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 19 years of weather observations (2006-2025), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Malé.
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 Malé 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. Expect water temperatures of around 28°C (82°F), which is ideal for taking a refreshing dip. Bring swimwear and consider packing a towel for drying off. 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 Water Temp
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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