Maldives · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Male are January, February and March, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Male sees its warmest weather in April, when daytime highs average around 32°C, and its coolest in November (around 30°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1983mm — October is typically the wettest month (~245mm) and February the driest (~38mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from April to December — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
March is the sunniest month, with about 288 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° / 26°C | 87mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 31° / 26°C | 38mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 32° / 27°C | 49mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 32° / 27°C | 127mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 32° / 27°C | 238mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| June | 31° / 26°C | 146mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 31° / 26°C | 198mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 31° / 26°C | 193mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 31° / 26°C | 214mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 31° / 26°C | 245mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | 30° / 26°C | 236mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 30° / 26°C | 212mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
January in Male is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (79°F). Expect roughly 87mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 258 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
February in Male is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (79°F). Expect roughly 38mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 264 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
March in Male is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 27°C (80°F). Expect roughly 49mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 288 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
April in Male is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 27°C (81°F). Expect roughly 127mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 260 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Male is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 27°C (80°F). Expect roughly 238mm of precipitation spread over about 15 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 223 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Male is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (80°F). Expect roughly 146mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 211 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Male is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (79°F). Expect roughly 198mm of precipitation spread over about 14 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 212 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Male is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (79°F). Expect roughly 193mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 229 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Male is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (78°F). Expect roughly 214mm of precipitation spread over about 15 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 208 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Male is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (78°F). Expect roughly 245mm of precipitation spread over about 15 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 230 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Male is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (78°F). Expect roughly 236mm of precipitation spread over about 14 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 204 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Male is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (78°F). Expect roughly 212mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 215 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket