Alif Dhaal Atoll Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Alif Dhaal Atoll, the Maldives in December.

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Mandhoo Maamigili Dhigurah

Planning a journey to Alif Dhaal Atoll, the Maldives this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Alif Dhaal Atoll in December

Alif Dhaal Atoll, the Maldives is a region in the Maldives. December in Alif Dhaal Atoll generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Mandhoo.

For a closer look at conditions across Alif Dhaal Atoll, the Maldives, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 203 mm (8 in) in Mandhoo.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Mandhoo sees close to 212 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Alif Dhaal Atoll by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Alif Dhaal Atoll — and find the best time to visit. (based on Mandhoo)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Alif Dhaal Atoll in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Alif Dhaal Atoll.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Alif Dhaal Atoll

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Alif Dhaal Atoll, the Maldives?

Temperature range in Alif Dhaal Atoll (December)

Precipitation variation in Alif Dhaal Atoll (December)

Mandhoo

In December Mandhoo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
212 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
236 mm (9.3 in)
203 mm (8 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Mandhoo →

Maamigili

In December Maamigili generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
212 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
243 mm (9.6 in)
203 mm (8 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Maamigili →

Dhigurah

In December Dhigurah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
212 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
241 mm (9.5 in)
204 mm (8 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
perfect
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In our records: the Maldives December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in the Maldives in our climate database (1992 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest December day in the Maldives reached 38°C (100°F) in Hulhumale on December 30, 2000.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Alif Dhaal Atoll in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mandhoo 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Maamigili 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Dhigurah 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 204 mm (8 in)

Alif Dhaal Atoll weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Alif Dhaal Atoll, the Maldives in December?

In December, Alif Dhaal Atoll, the Maldives generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Mandhoo sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Alif Dhaal Atoll, the Maldives in December?

In Mandhoo, the average daytime high in December is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does Alif Dhaal Atoll, the Maldives get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Mandhoo records an average of 203 mm (8 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Alif Dhaal Atoll, the Maldives.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Alif Dhaal Atoll, the Maldives?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Alif Dhaal Atoll, the Maldives due to the typically unpleasant weather in Mandhoo.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly perfect weather in Mandhoo. On the other hand, the weather in May tends to be poor.

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