Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in the Maldives with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 27°C and 28°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Maldives in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Maldives with hot temperatures, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 29°C, with nights close to 28°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Maldives will be around 29°C, with nights close to 27°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 61 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 35% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Maldives. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Maldives in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
61 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit the Maldives?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in the Maldives. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for the Maldives in January
With 34°C, the Maldives hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 24°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in the Maldives
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in the Maldives, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in January in the Maldives
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Lots of sunshine, consistently above 30 degrees. Ideal for s... more
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Had an occasional shower but then it was short-lived. Otherw... more
Daily Precipitation in January in the Maldives
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for the Maldives, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 11 days of rain in the Maldives.
Daily UV Index in January in the Maldives
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in the Maldives, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in the Maldives Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in the Maldives, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in the Maldives Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in the Maldives, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for the Maldives
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in the Maldives. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in January in the Maldives
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Lots of sunshine, consistently above 30 degrees. Ideal for swimming, sunbathing and snorkelling. It rarely rains, the best place for sunshine!— This text is automatically translated to English
Had an occasional shower but then it was short-lived. Otherwise lovely temperature and lots of sunshine ☀️— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in the Maldives by Month
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