Maldives climate
World Climates covers 1 place in the Maldives. Male has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am).
Climate of Male at a glance
The year average in Male is 28 °C82 °F. The warmest month is May, with an average high of 29 °C84 °F. The coldest is January, with an average low of 27 °C81 °F. About 1,721 mm68 in of precipitation falls in a year. November is the wettest month and February the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are January–March.
Frequently asked questions
How many places in the Maldives does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for one place in the Maldives: Male. Its page has monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
What is the warmest month in Male?
May is the warmest month, with an average high of 29 °C84 °F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 27 °C81 °F.
When does it rain the most in Male?
November is the wettest month, with about 233 mm9.2 in of precipitation. The yearly total is about 1,721 mm68 in.
When is the best time to visit Male?
By our comfort score, the most comfortable months are January–March. The score is based on long-term averages, not on a forecast.
Climate of every place in the Maldives
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 28 | 29 | 27 | 1,721 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.