Gaafu Atoll Weather in October

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

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Gaafu Alifu Atoll Thinadhoo

Planning a trip to Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Gaafu Atoll in October

Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives is a region in the Maldives. October 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. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

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

Precipitation

October is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 209 mm (8.2 in) in Gaafu Alifu Atoll.

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 October

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives?

Temperature range in Gaafu Atoll (October)

Precipitation variation in Gaafu Atoll (October)

Gaafu Alifu Atoll

In October 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.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
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
183 mm (7.2 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
216 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Thinadhoo

In October 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 unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
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
178 mm (7 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
216 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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In our records: the Maldives October extremes

Notable October 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 coldest October daytime high in the Maldives was 25°C (77°F) in Fuvahmulah on October 8, 2005.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Gaafu Atoll in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gaafu Alifu Atoll 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 209 mm (8.2 in)
Thinadhoo 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 212 mm (8.3 in)

Gaafu Atoll weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives in October. The popular destination of Gaafu Alifu Atoll averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives peaks during October. Gaafu Alifu Atoll averages roughly 209 mm (8.2 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly perfect weather in Gaafu Alifu Atoll. On the other hand, the month of May tends to have poor weather conditions.

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