Climate of Malé, Meemu Atoll, Maldives
Point-value climate at Malé (Meemu Atoll, Maldives). Population approximately 112,927.
Located in Meemu Atoll, Maldives, Malé has a tropical climate. Population approximately 112,927. Monthly average temperatures range from 28.1°C / 82.6°F in October to 29.5°C / 85.1°F in April, with rainfall varying from 46 mm / 1.8 in (February) to 228 mm / 9 in (May) — about 1945 mm / 76.6 in across the year. As the national capital of Maldives, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Malé's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.2°C82.8°F | 92 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
| February | 28.5°C83.3°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| March | 29.1°C84.4°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| April | 29.5°C85.1°F | 130 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| May | 29.3°C84.7°F | 228 mm9″ | Tropical |
| June | 29°C84.2°F | 168 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.6°C83.5°F | 164 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.3°C82.9°F | 178 mm7″ | Tropical |
| September | 28.2°C82.8°F | 228 mm9″ | Tropical |
| October | 28.1°C82.6°F | 221 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| November | 28.1°C82.6°F | 205 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| December | 28.1°C82.6°F | 221 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Malé?
Malé does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Malé's warmest month is April at an average of 29.5°C / 85.1°F, and its driest month is February with about 46 mm / 1.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Malé?
Malé, in Meemu Atoll, Maldives, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 28.1°C / 82.6°F in October to 29.5°C / 85.1°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 1945 mm / 76.6 in, with the wettest month being May (228 mm / 9 in) and the driest February (46 mm / 1.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Malé in April?
The average temperature in Malé in April is 29.5°C / 85.1°F, with rainfall of about 130 mm / 5.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Malé?
The driest month in Malé is February, with about 46 mm / 1.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 28.5°C / 83.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Malé?
The wettest month in Malé is May, with approximately 228 mm / 9 in of average monthly rainfall.