The weather in March in the Maldives
It's hot in March in the Maldives with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 27°C and 28°C.
March is a good month to be in the Maldives for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March 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 33°C in 2016, the Maldives reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 24°C to a highest value of 30°C.
Rainfall amount
In March, there is an average of 66 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in March for the Maldives
Click on any day in March 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.
March weather comparison
| Maldives | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 31°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 31°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | 27°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 66 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 10 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Maldives with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 28°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 28°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Maldives is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 28°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 March in the Maldives. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in the Maldives
Temperature in March in the Maldives over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March 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 March in the Maldives
Total precipitation in March in the Maldives over the years
Daily UV index in March in the Maldives
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March 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 March in the Maldives
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There were some clouds and a few scattered showers, but they were short-lived. The Maldives remains a tropical paradise.— 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.