When to go · Malé
Malé in January
Great month. Dry season, hot; book early.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 26°C79°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- High
- Maldives overall
- Prices
- High
- Maldives overall
Verdict
Dry season, hot; book early.
Weather in January
- MaléHighs around 30 °C, lows around 26 °C, rain on about 6 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 79 °F, rain on about 6 days
- Central atolls, Maldives · Malé (Kaafu), Ari, Vaavu, Meemubest weather
The north-east monsoon (Iruvai) brings dry, calm weather December–April; south-west (Hulhangu) squalls May–November, with sunny spells between.
Dry season season
Sunniest, calm seas and the best snorkelling visibility.
Watch: Highest prices; seaplane seats and rooms fill months ahead.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Dry season and peak tourism
Dec to Apr · Citywide
Sunniest weather; hotels, seaplane seats and speedboats fill.
Peak tourist season
Dec–Feb
Resort transfers, seaplane seats and hotel rooms in Malé sell out; book months ahead.
Christmas and New Year peak big impact
20 Dec – 10 Jan · Maldives
Resort rates at their highest, minimum stays, seaplanes full.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Maldives overall
- High
- Prices · Maldives overall
- High
Maldives overall: Dry, calm, excellent visibility; early January still peak-priced.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen