Maldives
Maldives in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Maldives in December is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 21 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
62/100 · #4
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#5
Sun
#11
Sea warmth
#11
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, Family
Maldives · DecemberPhoto: Mekzholan · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 21 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 80 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 28 | 27 | 22 | 208 | 6.4 | 81 | 3.7 | 29 | 61 |
| December (selected) | 28 | 27 | 21 | 171 | 6.3 | 80 | 4.2 | 28 | 62 |
| January | 28 | 27 | 12 | 72 | 7.0 | 79 | 4.6 | 28 | 74 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (62/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | -1 | ±0 °C | ±0 °C | +0.6 | +37.8 mm | +0.1 h | +0.8 % | -0.5 m/s | +0.3 °C |
| January | +12 | -0.1 °C | -0.1 °C | -9.2 | -98.5 mm | +0.7 h | -0.9 % | +0.5 m/s | -0.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Maldives in December?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 27 °C.
Can you swim in Maldives in December?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Maldives in December?
The curated estimate is about 21 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 171 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Maldives?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Maldives. For a beach trip: January, February, March and December. December is one of them.