December verdict

Republic of Maldives, Maldives in December

Weather score65Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 180mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

29°C

Rain

180mm

Sun

0h

Sea

29°C

Weather score

65

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Wet

Rainfall averages 180mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Warm sea

Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.

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Temperature

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December29°C average high

December is close to Republic of Maldives' usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.

Warmest monthsAll year

Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.

December180mm average rain

December is wetter than Republic of Maldives' yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to March

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December0 hours average sun

December is close to Republic of Maldives' usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.

Brightest monthsAll year

Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.

Sea temperature

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December29°C average sea

December is part of a consistently warm sea-temperature pattern, so swimming comfort changes little through the year.

Warmest seaAll year

Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.

Weather score

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December65 weather score

December scores below Republic of Maldives' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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