Yearly weather and climate in Male, Maldives
The yearly weather in Male runs from around 26°C in November to 29°C in April. February is the driest month at 6 rainy days; May the wettest at 24. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
The best weather is typically in Feb, with mild temperatures and lower rainfall.
Sunshine
Expect up to 11.3 hours of clear skies in Apr, but only 9.5 hours in May. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in May (288mm over 24 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 2°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Male, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 2882°2780°11Jan
- 2883°2780°6Feb
- 2983°2781°12Mar
- 2985°2781°18Apr
- 2985°2781°24May
- 2984°2781°14Jun
- 2984°2780°19Jul
- 2983°2780°17Aug
- 2883°2680°20Sep
- 2883°2780°20Oct
- 2883°2679°20Nov
- 2883°2679°20Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Feb is typically driest at 6 days (38mm); May the wettest at 24 days (288mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°C | 27°C | 11 | 92mm |
| Feb | 28°C | 27°C | 6 | 38mm |
| Mar | 29°C | 27°C | 12 | 74mm |
| Apr | 29°C | 27°C | 18 | 132mm |
| May | 29°C | 27°C | 24 | 288mm |
| Jun | 29°C | 27°C | 14 | 92mm |
| Jul | 29°C | 27°C | 19 | 178mm |
| Aug | 29°C | 27°C | 17 | 198mm |
| Sep | 28°C | 26°C | 20 | 215mm |
| Oct | 28°C | 27°C | 20 | 197mm |
| Nov | 28°C | 26°C | 20 | 253mm |
| Dec | 28°C | 26°C | 20 | 247mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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