Monthly climate in Vilufushi, Maldives

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Vilufushi features a tropical monsoon climate (Am). Temperatures typically range between 27 °C (81 °F) and 28 °C (83 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 25 °C (77 °F) or can rise to as high as 30 °C (86 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1728 mm (68.0 inches) and receives 210 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Vilufushi enjoys an average of 3915 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 58 minutes to 12 hours 15 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Vilufushi, Maldives §

The warmest months in Vilufushi are April, May and June, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 28 to 28 °C (83 - 83 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, November and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 27 to 27 °C (81 - 81 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Vilufushi experiences 329 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Vilufushi, Maldives. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 29°C
(84°F)
29°C
(85°F)
29°C
(85°F)
30°C
(86°F)
30°C
(86°F)
29°C
(85°F)
30°C
(85°F)
29°C
(85°F)
29°C
(85°F)
29°C
(85°F)
29°C
(84°F)
29°C
(84°F)
Mean maximum 28°C
(83°F)
29°C
(84°F)
29°C
(85°F)
30°C
(86°F)
29°C
(85°F)
29°C
(85°F)
29°C
(85°F)
29°C
(84°F)
29°C
(84°F)
29°C
(84°F)
29°C
(84°F)
29°C
(84°F)
Average high 28°C
(82°F)
28°C
(83°F)
28°C
(83°F)
29°C
(84°F)
29°C
(84°F)
29°C
(84°F)
28°C
(84°F)
28°C
(83°F)
28°C
(83°F)
28°C
(83°F)
28°C
(82°F)
28°C
(82°F)
Daily mean 27°C
(81°F)
27°C
(82°F)
28°C
(82°F)
28°C
(83°F)
28°C
(83°F)
28°C
(83°F)
28°C
(82°F)
28°C
(82°F)
27°C
(82°F)
27°C
(81°F)
27°C
(81°F)
27°C
(81°F)
Average low 26°C
(80°F)
27°C
(80°F)
27°C
(81°F)
27°C
(81°F)
27°C
(81°F)
27°C
(81°F)
27°C
(81°F)
27°C
(81°F)
27°C
(80°F)
26°C
(80°F)
26°C
(80°F)
26°C
(79°F)
Mean minimum 25°C
(78°F)
25°C
(78°F)
26°C
(78°F)
26°C
(79°F)
26°C
(79°F)
26°C
(79°F)
25°C
(78°F)
26°C
(78°F)
25°C
(78°F)
25°C
(78°F)
25°C
(78°F)
25°C
(78°F)
Minimum 25°C
(77°F)
25°C
(77°F)
25°C
(77°F)
26°C
(79°F)
26°C
(79°F)
25°C
(78°F)
25°C
(78°F)
25°C
(78°F)
25°C
(77°F)
25°C
(77°F)
25°C
(78°F)
25°C
(77°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Vilufushi, Maldives §

Vilufushi usually has the most precipitation in May, November and December, with an average of 22 rainy days and 241 mm (9.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Vilufushi are January, June and August. On average, 75 mm (3.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Vilufushi, Maldives. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 71 (2.8) 85 (3.3) 112 (4.4) 113 (4.5) 229 (9.0) 83 (3.3) 107 (4.2) 72 (2.8) 187 (7.3) 174 (6.8) 276 (10.9) 220 (8.7)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 12 13 14 16 24 15 16 14 20 22 23 21

Monthly sunshine hours in Vilufushi, Maldives §

The sunniest months in Vilufushi are March, August and October, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 58 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Vilufushi: January, February and September receive an average of 10 hours 7 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Vilufushi, Maldives. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 279 316 347 330 330 333 332 336 315 336 322 332
Mean daily daylight hours 11h 58m 12h 1m 12h 5m 12h 9m 12h 13m 12h 15m 12h 14m 12h 10m 12h 6m 12h 2m 11h 59m 11h 58m

Solar UV radiation in Vilufushi, Maldives §

Vilufushi experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in March, April and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 15 - 16, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. June, July and December are in the Extreme exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 13. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Vilufushi UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Vilufushi, Maldives. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 13 15 15 16 14 12 13 14 15 13 13 12

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Vilufushi, Maldives

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Vilufushi. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Vilufushi's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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