Maldives in January: weather, sea & travel advice
Maldives in January is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays, city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 28 °C (warm), and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 6 rainy days it is dry.
Maldives · JanuaryPhoto: WEI, WAN-CHEN（魏琬臻） · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 28 °C
- Night
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days
- 6 rainy days
- Sun
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 79 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachExcellent91/100
City breakExcellent86/100
ActiveGood69/100
FamilyExcellent88/100
In favour
- Pleasant daytime temperatures around 28 °C
- Warm, swimmable sea (28 °C)
To consider
- No significant drawbacks.
All months at a glance
28J
28F
28M
29A
29M
29J
28J
28A
28S
28O
28N
28D
6J
4F
6M
9A
13M
12J
11J
12A
13S
13O
11N
10D
Similar destinations in January
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Maldives in January?
Daytime highs average around 28 °C, with nights around 27 °C.
Can you swim in Maldives in January?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Maldives in January?
On the long-term average, expect about 6 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Maldives?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.