What’s the climate like in Gaafu Alif Atoll?
The current climate of Gaafu Alif Atoll features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 30°C. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 26°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Gaafu Alif Atoll in recent years was 34°C in March 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 26°C in August 2016.
On average, Gaafu Alif Atoll receives 1904 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Gaafu Alif Atoll?
The best time to visit Gaafu Alif Atoll for sunny weather is January through April and June. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Gaafu Alif Atoll. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Gaafu Alif Atoll
The climate table of Gaafu Alif Atoll shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 109 | 111 | 84 | 112 | 230 | 112 | 144 | 185 | 212 | 186 | 234 | 185 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 31°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in April
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in January, September, October, November and December
- Precipitation: 1904 mm per year, averaging 159 mm per month
- Driest months: 84 mm in March, 109 mm in January and 111 mm in February
- Wettest months: 234 mm in November, 230 mm in May and 212 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Gaafu Alif Atoll
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Gaafu Alif Atoll, Maldives. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Gaafu Alif Atoll
This graph shows how much precipitation Gaafu Alif Atoll, Maldives, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Gaafu Alif Atoll
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Gaafu Alif Atoll, Maldives. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Gaafu Alif Atoll
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Gaafu Alif Atoll, Maldives. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Gaafu Alif Atoll
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Gaafu Alif Atoll, Maldives, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Gaafu Alif Atoll by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gaafu Alif Atoll. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
