Malé weather in March (Maldives)

Is March a good time to explore Malé weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Malé includes high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 30°C. But by evening, they drop to around 27°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Malé in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 6 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 281 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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 March

Min Temperature 27°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Water Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 281 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Maldives in March

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 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

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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.