Kaafu Atoll

Kaafu Atoll Weather in October

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

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Hulhumale Reethi Rah Maafushi Guraidhoo

Planning a getaway to Kaafu Atoll, the Maldives this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Kaafu Atoll in October

Kaafu Atoll, the Maldives is a region in the Maldives. October in Kaafu 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 Reethi Rah. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Reethi Rah with an average of 200 mm (7.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Gulhi with 206 mm (8.1 in).

Explore Kaafu Atoll by month

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

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 Kaafu Atoll in October

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

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

Temperature range in Kaafu Atoll (October)

Precipitation variation in Kaafu Atoll (October)

Reethi Rah

In October Reethi Rah 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
194 mm (7.6 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
231 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Reethi Rah →

Hulhumale

In October Hulhumale 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
193 mm (7.6 in)
204 mm (8 in)
232 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Hulhumale →

Maafushi

In October Maafushi 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
189 mm (7.4 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
235 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Maafushi →

Guraidhoo

In October Guraidhoo 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 sun hours
205 hours
234 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
235 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Guraidhoo →

Thulusdhoo

In October Thulusdhoo 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
191 mm (7.5 in)
202 mm (8 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Thulusdhoo →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kaafu Atoll, in the Maldives.

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 Kaafu Atoll in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hulhumale 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 204 mm (8 in)
Reethi Rah 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 200 mm (7.9 in)
Maafushi 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 206 mm (8.1 in)
Guraidhoo 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 206 mm (8.1 in)
Thulusdhoo 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 202 mm (8 in)
Huraa 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 203 mm (8 in)

Kaafu Atoll weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

Rainfall in Kaafu Atoll, the Maldives peaks during October. Reethi Rah averages roughly 200 mm (7.9 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Kaafu Atoll, the Maldives due to the typically unpleasant weather in Reethi Rah.

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

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