Malé weather in October (Maldives)

Curious about the climate in Malé this October? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

October in Malé generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 26°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Malé in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 205 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With around 234 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January and February generally stand out with 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 October

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 205 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 234 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Maldives in October

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. 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.