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Maldives in December: weather, sea & travel advice

Maldives in December is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 28 °C (warm), and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is moderate.

Wasserbungalows über türkiser Lagune auf den MaledivenMaldives · DecemberPhoto: WEI, WAN-CHEN(魏琬臻) · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
28 °C
Night
27 °C
Sea
29 °C
Rainy days
10 rainy days
Sun
6 h/day
Humidity
80 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent83/100
City breakGood78/100
ActiveLimited59/100
FamilyExcellent80/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 28 °C
  • Warm, swimmable sea (29 °C)

To consider

  • High humidity (80 %)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
28
J
28
F
28
M
29
A
29
M
29
J
28
J
28
A
28
S
28
O
28
N
28
D
Rainy daysdays
6
J
4
F
6
M
9
A
13
M
12
J
11
J
12
A
13
S
13
O
11
N
10
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Maldives in December?

Daytime highs average around 28 °C, with nights around 27 °C.

Can you swim in Maldives in December?

The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).

Does it rain a lot in Maldives in December?

On the long-term average, expect about 10 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Maldives?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.