The weather in October in the Maldives

It's hot in October in the Maldives with an average temperature of 30°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.

Looking for sun? October 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 October 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 2023, the Maldives reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 23°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 189 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in October for the Maldives

Click on any day in October 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.

October weather comparison

  Maldives New York
Average temperature 30°C 21°C
Max. temperature 31°C 26°C
Min. temperature 27°C -5°C
Total precipitation 189 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 21 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Maldives with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 28°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 28°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Maldives is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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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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The climate in the Maldives is based on weather data from Male. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in the Maldives to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in the Maldives. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in the Maldives

Temperature in October in the Maldives over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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 October in the Maldives

Total precipitation in October in the Maldives over the years

Daily UV index in October in the Maldives

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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 October in the Maldives

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A mix of sunshine and heavy, periodic rain. However, the temperature was pleasant, around 28 degrees. The sea was great for swimming, clear blue water.— 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.