Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
82°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in South Male Atoll
Maldives · Asia
Warm days and some sun. Cyclone risk and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Mid to late
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 79°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
83°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, including some longer spells. About 20 wet days, more than in most months.
65%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.4 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
86%December Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 84° and nights feel near 83°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
34%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
December's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
10 mphDecember Breezy
Sea temperature
83°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December stays around 81°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 84°F
Rain37%
Cloud64%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday80°F
Feels 84°F
Rain35%
Cloud63%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon81°F
Feels 84°F
Rain36%
Cloud64%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening81°F
Feels 84°F
Rain37%
Cloud65%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82 | 79 | 3.9 | 11 | 11.0 | 78 | 83 |
| Feb | 82 | 80 | 1.6 | 7 | 11.2 | 77 | 83 |
| Mar | 83 | 81 | 2.4 | 9 | 11.4 | 76 | 85 |
| Apr | 84 | 80 | 4.5 | 17 | 11.2 | 79 | 86 |
| May | 83 | 80 | 8.4 | 23 | 10.2 | 82 | 86 |
| Jun | 83 | 80 | 4.1 | 15 | 10.6 | 81 | 85 |
| Jul | 83 | 80 | 5.1 | 17 | 10.3 | 80 | 84 |
| Aug | 82 | 80 | 5.2 | 16 | 10.4 | 80 | 84 |
| Sep | 82 | 79 | 7.0 | 19 | 10.4 | 81 | 84 |
| Oct | 82 | 79 | 7.6 | 20 | 10.5 | 81 | 84 |
| Nov | 82 | 79 | 8.8 | 20 | 10.0 | 81 | 84 |
| Dec | 82 | 79 | 8.1 | 20 | 10.4 | 80 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 16, 2026
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