Lhaviyani Atoll

Lhaviyani Atoll Weather in December

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

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Raa Atoll Naifaru

Are you planning a trip a to Lhaviyani Atoll, the Maldives in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Lhaviyani Atoll in December

Lhaviyani Atoll, the Maldives is a region in the Maldives. December in Lhaviyani 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 Raa Atoll.

To explore the conditions in Lhaviyani Atoll, the Maldives in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Raa Atoll with an average of 174 mm (6.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Naifaru with 189 mm (7.4 in).

Explore Lhaviyani Atoll by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lhaviyani Atoll — and find the best time to visit. (based on Raa 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 Lhaviyani Atoll in December

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

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

Temperature range in Lhaviyani Atoll (December)

Precipitation variation in Lhaviyani Atoll (December)

Raa Atoll

In December Raa 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 pleasant 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
196 mm (7.7 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Naifaru

In December Naifaru 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
208 mm (8.2 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
4 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
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 Lhaviyani Atoll in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Raa Atoll 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 174 mm (6.9 in)
Naifaru 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)

Lhaviyani Atoll weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Lhaviyani Atoll, the Maldives in December. The popular destination of Raa Atoll averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

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

Raa Atoll averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

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

Rainfall in Lhaviyani Atoll, the Maldives peaks during December. Raa Atoll averages roughly 174 mm (6.9 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Lhaviyani Atoll, the Maldives with overall pleasant weather in Raa Atoll. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January and February provide perfect weather in Raa Atoll. In contrast, May tends to have poor weather conditions.

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