Male, Maldives Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Male
Weather in Male is shaped by its tropical wet-and-dry climate - expect year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. April afternoons typically reach 85°F (29°C), while November highs hover near 82°F (28°C). Annual precipitation averages 75.8 inches (1926 mm) over about 202 rainy days.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: April - highs near 85°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: November - highs near 82°F (28°C)
- Record high: 87°F (31°C) · Record low: 74°F (23°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (25 rainy days) · Sunniest: March (11.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on April. Highs average 85°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 81°F (27°C). The coolest month is November, with typical highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows around 79°F (26°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 87°F (31°C) and dropped as low as 74°F (23°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 10.7 inches (272 mm) of rain over 25 days, while February is the driest. March brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.2 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82° | 80° | 10 | 3.0 in | 10.9 h/day | 76% |
| February | 83° | 80° | 8 | 1.8 in | 11.1 h/day | 76% |
| March | 83° | 81° | 11 | 2.8 in | 11.2 h/day | 76% |
| April | 85° | 81° | 17 | 4.7 in | 11.2 h/day | 77% |
| May | 84° | 81° | 25 | 10.7 in | 9.6 h/day | 80% |
| June | 84° | 81° | 15 | 3.7 in | 10.7 h/day | 79% |
| July | 83° | 80° | 18 | 6.4 in | 10.0 h/day | 78% |
| August | 83° | 80° | 17 | 7.2 in | 10.1 h/day | 78% |
| September | 83° | 80° | 20 | 8.1 in | 10.1 h/day | 79% |
| October | 83° | 80° | 21 | 8.6 in | 10.1 h/day | 79% |
| November | 82° | 79° | 22 | 10.3 in | 9.7 h/day | 80% |
| December | 83° | 79° | 19 | 8.6 in | 10.2 h/day | 78% |
Male month by month
Male weather in January
January brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 80°F (26°C), about 10 wet days.
Male weather in February
February brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 8 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Male.
Male weather in March
March brings highs around 83°F (29°C), lows near 81°F (27°C), about 11 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Male.
Male weather in April
April brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 81°F (27°C), about 17 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Male.
Male weather in May
May brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 81°F (27°C), about 25 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Male.
Male weather in June
June brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 81°F (27°C), about 15 wet days.
Male weather in July
July brings highs around 83°F (29°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 18 wet days.
Male weather in August
August brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 17 wet days.
Male weather in September
September brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 80°F (26°C), about 20 wet days.
Male weather in October
October brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 80°F (26°C), about 21 wet days.
Male weather in November
November brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 22 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Male.
Male weather in December
December brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 19 wet days.
Seasons in Male
March through May
March through May in Male is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 81°F (27°C); expect showers on roughly 52 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Male brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (29°C) and nights around 80°F (27°C); expect showers on roughly 50 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Male is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 79°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 62 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Male brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 80°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
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Best time to visit Male
The best time to visit Male is generally January to March and June, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 83°F (28°C).
Pack for Male with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - April nights average 81°F (27°C).
Male temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.