Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
82°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in South Male Atoll
Maldives · Asia
Warm days and plenty of sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Good overall
Late
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 79°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
83°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days, fewer than in most months.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
90%January Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, days and nights feel about the same, around 83°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
44%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
January's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
12 mphJanuary Breezy
Sea temperature
83°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January stays around 81°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 83°F
Rain21%
Cloud53%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday81°F
Feels 83°F
Rain20%
Cloud54%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon81°F
Feels 83°F
Rain22%
Cloud55%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening81°F
Feels 83°F
Rain23%
Cloud57%
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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