Malé weather in January (Maldives)

Looking to travel to Malé in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Malé, January is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 26°C.

Malé in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 5 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 248 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Malé in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.