Verdict: Excellent month
Maldives Weather in January
January runs warm in Maldives, with daily highs around 28°C (82°F) and nights near 27°C (81°F). Expect showers on roughly 12 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, January is one of the best months of the year to be in Maldives.
Average high
28°C / 82°F
Average low
27°C / 81°F
Rain days
~12
Precipitation
110 mm
What to pack for Maldives in January
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- High-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 12 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Maldives: Mar (29°C / 84°F) · Coolest: Jan (28°C / 82°F) · Wettest: May (~23 rain days)
28°
27°
Jan
28°
27°
Feb
29°
27°
Mar
29°
27°
Apr
29°
27°
May
29°
28°
Jun
29°
27°
Jul
29°
27°
Aug
29°
27°
Sep
29°
27°
Oct
28°
26°
Nov
28°
26°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)