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Maldives weather in January 2026
Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 30°C in Maldives in January and high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average with typically 90 mm of rainfall in the month.
- 30°C max day temperature
30 - 9 hours of sunshine per day
- 5 days with some rainfall
5 - 25°C min night temperature
25 - 12 hours of daylight per day
12 - High heat & humidity
H - 90 mm of monthly rainfall
90 - 11+ (Extreme) UV index
11 - 28°C sea temperature
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The January weather guide for Maldives (Male) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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Below are average maximum temperatures at popular countries, regions and places in the Maldives in January. Select a holiday destination to see more weather parameters.
All Maldives destinations
- Baa Atoll
- Baros Island
- Diva Island
- Gaafu Atoll
- Haa Alifu Atoll
- Huvadhu Atoll
- Huvafen Fushi
- Kuredu
- Kurumba
- Lhaviyani Atoll
- Lily Beach
- Maafushivaru
- Male
- Meemu Atoll
- Meeru Island
- Noonu Atoll
- North Ari Atoll
- North Male Atoll
- North Nilandhoo Atoll
- Raa Atoll
- Seenu Atoll
- South Ari Atoll
- South Male Atoll
- South Nilandhoo Atoll
- Vaavu Atoll
- Veligandu Island
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How hot is it in the Maldives in January?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 30°C in Male, Maldives in January with high heat and humidity, falling to 25°C at night.
How sunny is it in the Maldives in January?
There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in Male, Maldives in January - that's 71% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around the Maldives in January?
The average sea temperature around Male, Maldives in January is 28°C.
Does it rain in the Maldives in January?
There are usually 5 days with some rain in Male, Maldives in January and the average monthly rainfall is 90mm.
Maldives January sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Maldives in January 2026. Select a month to view Maldives sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Maldives sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Male.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 1st January 2026 | 06:13 | 18:06 |
| Friday, 16th January 2026 | 06:18 | 18:13 |
| Saturday, 31st January 2026 | 06:21 | 18:18 |
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