Maldives Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
January is one of the best months to visit the Maldives, which is why it is a popular destination for travelers seeking warm weather during the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere. The Maldives experiences hot and sunny weather in January, with an average temperature of 28.2°C (82.8°F). The temperatures can reach highs of 30.9°C (87.6°F) and lows of 26.4°C (79.4°F). The average humidity is 75.1%. The Maldives experiences a cool breeze from the northeast monsoon during this time, which provides a pleasant respite from the heat. The average wind speed is 28.3 km/h (17.6 mph), with gusts reaching up to 28.3 km/h (17.6 mph). The skies are generally clear, with an average cloud cover of 68.9%. The visibility is good, with an average of 7.9 km (4.9 miles). There is a low chance of precipitation, with an average of 4.21 mm (0.17 inches) of rainfall throughout the month. The chance of rain is 16.1%, and it is most likely to be light rain (1.3 on a scale of 0-10). The Maldives experiences 25 rainy days on average in January. The most common weather condition is partly cloudy skies, and the average sunrise occurs at 6:17 am, with sunset at 6:12 pm.
What is the temperature in Maldives in January?
Average air temperature in Maldives is 28.2°C (82.8°F) in January. The outside temperature in Maldives feels like 31.5°C (88.8°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 30.9°C (87.6°F) and feels like 36.3°C (97.4°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 26.4°C (79.4°F) which feels like 27.7°C (81.9°F).
How hot is Maldives in January?
The hot temperature in January in Maldives rises to 32°C (89.6°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 75.1% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 39.1 °C (102.4°F). The average maximum temp in Maldives is 30.9°C (102.4°F) during day time in January.
How cold is Maldives in January?
The coldest temp in Maldives in January drops to 24.2°C (75.6°F) during the cold nights. With 28.3km/h (17.6mph) winds and 75.1% humidity it feels like 24.2°C (75.6°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 26.4°C (79.4°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Maldives in January?
Yes, it rains for 25 days in Maldives in January averaging 4.21 mm of precipitation. Maldives has a 16.1% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Maldives throughout January?
Maldives has 4.21 mm (0.17 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 25 days out of the entire month.
Is Maldives windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Maldives during January is 28.3km/h (17.6mph) and average windgust is 28.3km/h (17.6mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 93.6km/h (58.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Maldives in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from East-Northeast direction in Maldives.
What are the humidity levels in Maldives in January?
The average humidity levels in Maldives in January are 75.1%. Daily humidity levels in Maldives range from 63.4% to 88.3% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Maldives in January?
Maldives has 11 hours 54 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Maldives in January is at 6:17:55 and the sunset is at 18:12:24.
What is the cloud coverage in Maldives in January?
Clouds cover 68.9% of the sky on average throughout January in Maldives. The cloud coverage ranges from 27% to 91.8% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Maldives?
The average UV index in Maldives is 9.5 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 8 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Maldives in January?
The average solar radiation is 272.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Maldives during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 164.3 W/m2 to 291.8 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Maldives?
The average solar energy during January in Maldives is 23.5 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 14.2 MJ/m2, to 25.2 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Maldives in January?
Yes, there is a 19% risk for severe weather in Maldives in January.
What is the air pressure in Maldives in January?
On average the air pressure in Maldives in January is 1011.3 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1008.9 mb to 1014.1 mb.
What is the visibility in Maldives in January?
The average daylight visibility in Maldives in January is 7.9 km (4.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 4.5 km (2.8 miles) to 11 km (6.8 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Maldives in January?
The average dew point in Maldives during January is 23.3°C (73.9°F).
Where is the data for Maldives climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Maldives in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- MALE INTERNATIONAL, MV
- VRMM