The weather in December in the Maldives
It's warm in December in the Maldives with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 28°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in the Maldives. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for the Maldives. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 32°C in 2015, the Maldives reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 23°C to a highest value of 29°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 194 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in December for the Maldives
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Maldives. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Maldives | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 30°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 26°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 194 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 20 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Maldives with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 28°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 29°C, with nights around 27°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Maldives is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 28°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in the Maldives. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in the Maldives
Temperature in December in the Maldives over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in the Maldives. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in the Maldives
Total precipitation in December in the Maldives over the years
Daily UV index in December in the Maldives
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in the Maldives, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in December in the Maldives
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Bright sunny days and warm sea water combined with a pleasant breeze. The weather was excellent: there was no rain for two weeks!— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in the Maldives by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Maldives. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.