Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Republic of Maldives, Maldives in January
Weather score75Very good
Very 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 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
97mm
Sun
0h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
75
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
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.
Map
Weather map
Compare Republic of Maldives, Maldives with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January 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.
Rain
January97mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Republic of Maldives' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January0 hours average sun
January 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
January29°C average sea
January 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
January75 weather score
January scores above Republic of Maldives' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
