Gaafu Atoll Weather in December

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

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Gaafu Alifu Atoll Thinadhoo

Thinking about venturing to Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Gaafu Atoll in December

Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives is a region in the Maldives. December in Gaafu 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 Gaafu Alifu Atoll.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Thinadhoo with an average of 199 mm (7.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Gaafu Alifu Atoll with 203 mm (8 in).

Explore Gaafu Atoll by month

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

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) August29°C (84°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 Gaafu Atoll in December

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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unpleasant
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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 Gaafu Atoll

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

Temperature range in Gaafu Atoll (December)

Precipitation variation in Gaafu Atoll (December)

Gaafu Alifu Atoll

In December Gaafu Alifu Atoll 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 rainfall
216 mm (8.5 in)
203 mm (8 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
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Thinadhoo

In December Thinadhoo 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 tolerable 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 rainfall
216 mm (8.5 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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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 Gaafu Atoll in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gaafu Alifu Atoll 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Thinadhoo 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 199 mm (7.8 in)

Gaafu Atoll weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives in December?

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

What is the average temperature in Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives in December?

Daytime temperatures in Gaafu Alifu Atoll peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in December, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

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

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives, with Gaafu Alifu Atoll averaging around 203 mm (8 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, December may not be the ideal time to visit Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives.

On average, the best time to visit Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives is in February with generally perfect weather in Gaafu Alifu Atoll. On the other hand, the month of May tends to have poor weather conditions.

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