Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for January
| Metric | Maldives | Male | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 27°C (81°F) | 27°C (81°F) | Tie |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 26°C (79°F) | 26°C (79°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 11 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 81 mm | 81 mm | Tie |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 11h/day | 11h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 82% | 82% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 4 | 4 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 24 km/h | 24 km/h | Tie |
Maldives and Male are closely matched in January. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Maldives sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Male is also comfortable at 27°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in January.
Maldives reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 26°C (79°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 1°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Male averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 26°C (79°F) for the low, with a daily range of 1°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.
Maldives receives approximately 81 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Male sees 81 mm over 11 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.
Highs of 27°C, lows of 26°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 27°C, lows of 26°C, 11 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes, moisture-wicking fabrics. These items are useful in either destination during January.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. January is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Maldives | Male | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 27°C | 11d | 27°C | 11d |
| Feb | 28°C | 7d | 28°C | 7d |
| Mar | 28°C | 9d | 28°C | 9d |
| Apr | 29°C | 17d | 29°C | 17d |
| May | 28°C | 24d | 28°C | 24d |
| Jun | 28°C | 18d | 28°C | 18d |
| Jul | 28°C | 18d | 28°C | 18d |
| Aug | 28°C | 17d | 28°C | 17d |
| Sep | 28°C | 19d | 28°C | 19d |
| Oct | 28°C | 21d | 28°C | 21d |
| Nov | 27°C | 20d | 27°C | 20d |
| Dec | 27°C | 19d | 27°C | 19d |
Maldives Weather in January
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Male Weather in January
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