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Maldives weather in January

Long-run climate averages for Maldives in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

January at a glance

In January, Maldives averages 31°C by day and 26°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.

January in Maldives averages a daytime high of 31°C and an overnight low of 26°C, which reads as hot for this part of the world. Across the whole year Maldives sees roughly 1983 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Maldives forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Maldives weather by month

what to expect in Maldives through the year, 1991-2020 normals, Hulhulé (WMO)

Here is Maldives's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Maldives by season.

Jan
31°
26°
Hot
Feb
31°
26°
Hot
Mar
32°
27°
Hot
Apr
32°
27°
Hot
May
32°
27°
Hot
Jun
31°
26°
Hot
Jul
31°
26°
Hot
Aug
31°
26°
Hot
Sep
30°
26°
Hot
Oct
30°
26°
Hot
Wettest
Nov
30°
26°
Hot
Dec
30°
26°
Hot

Common questions

How warm is Maldives in January?
Maldives averages a daytime high of 31°C in January, with overnight lows around 26°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is January a good time to visit Maldives?
The most comfortable time to visit Maldives is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 24-33°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Maldives in January?
The wettest month in Maldives is usually October. Across the year the city sees roughly 1983 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages: 1991-2020 normals, Hulhulé (WMO). Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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