Male climate
Male (Maldives) has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 1,721 mm68 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Male climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2882 | 2781 | 2781 | 532.1 |
| Feb | 2882 | 2781 | 2781 | 371.4 |
| Mar | 2883 | 2882 | 2882 | 502.0 |
| Apr | 2984 | 2883 | 2983 | 983.9 |
| May | 2984 | 2883 | 2984 | 1917.5 |
| Jun | 2983 | 2882 | 2883 | 1485.8 |
| Jul | 2883 | 2882 | 2882 | 1656.5 |
| Aug | 2882 | 2781 | 2882 | 1937.6 |
| Sep | 2882 | 2781 | 2882 | 1857.3 |
| Oct | 2882 | 2781 | 2882 | 1867.3 |
| Nov | 2882 | 2781 | 2781 | 2339.2 |
| Dec | 2882 | 2781 | 2781 | 1837.2 |
| Year | 2984 | 2781 | 2882 | 1,72168 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79% | 57% | 5.8 | 11:54 |
| Feb | 79% | 50% | 6.3 | 11:59 |
| Mar | 77% | 45% | 6.6 | 12:05 |
| Apr | 78% | 56% | 6.2 | 12:12 |
| May | 81% | 75% | 5.3 | 12:18 |
| Jun | 81% | 80% | 5.2 | 12:22 |
| Jul | 81% | 80% | 5.1 | 12:20 |
| Aug | 81% | 78% | 5.4 | 12:15 |
| Sep | 81% | 76% | 5.5 | 12:08 |
| Oct | 81% | 72% | 5.6 | 12:01 |
| Nov | 81% | 75% | 5.0 | 11:55 |
| Dec | 80% | 71% | 5.0 | 11:53 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Male is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 29 °C84 °F and a low of 28 °C83 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 28 °C82 °F and lows 27 °C81 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 1.3 °C2.4 °F.
It is wet, with about 1,721 mm68 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 35% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (233 mm9.2 in), the driest is February (37 mm1.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 77% in March to 81% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 45%) are typical of March. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 11 km/h (7 mph) in March to 18 km/h (11 mph) in May.
Best time to visit Male
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are January–March. Average highs then reach 28 °C82 °F to 28 °C83 °F. Precipitation is 37 mm1.4 in to 53 mm2.1 in per month.
The most challenging month is November, which is very wet (233 mm9.2 in) and humid (81% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Male
- Wetter months (May–December) — highs 2882 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 2781 to 28 °C83 °F, about 185 mm7.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (January–April) — highs 2882 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 2781 to 28 °C83 °F, about 59 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Male compares
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Puerto Princesa (Philippines, Am), Watampone (Indonesia, Aw) and Langkawi (Kuah) (Malaysia, Am).
Nearby places
- Climate in Thiruvananthapuram 612 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,797 mm71 in
- Climate in Nagercoil 621 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,314 mm52 in
- Climate in Kollam 624 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,053 mm81 in
- Climate in Alappuzha 668 km · 28 °C82 °F · 2,710 mm107 in
- Climate in Tirunelveli 685 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,293 mm51 in
- Climate in Kanayannur 712 km · 28 °C82 °F · 2,653 mm104 in
- Climate in Thoothukudi 722 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,053 mm41 in
- Climate in Sivakasi 754 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,321 mm52 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Male?
May is the warmest month in Male. Its average high is 29 °C (84 °F) and its average low is 28 °C (83 °F).
What is the coldest month in Male?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 28 °C (82 °F) and its average low is 27 °C (81 °F).
When does it rain the most in Male?
November is the wettest month with about 233 mm (9.2 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 37 mm (1.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Male?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are January–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.