Maldives weather in december: temperature

December is a transitional month in the Maldives, between the wetter southwest monsoon and the dry northeast monsoon that starts in January. Here is what the Maldives Meteorological Service says and how to prepare.

What to expect in December

• The Meteorological Service lists December and April as transitional months between the two monsoons.
• The average temperature across the year ranges from 25 to 32 °C, and December sits inside that range.
• Rain is possible in any month. It usually falls as short showers with sunny periods between them.
• We do not give a number of rainy days or the sea temperature, because we found no official figure for December.

How to prepare

• Pack a thin rain jacket, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. The sun in the tropics is strong in every month. What to take
• Wear light, modest clothes in the village and swimwear on the bikini beach.
• Weather changes from year to year, so check the forecast a few days before you fly.

December compared with other months

• The driest and sunniest period is January to March, when the northeast monsoon brings about 10 to 11 hours of sun a day. Best time to visit
• Prices around the holidays change each year, so we do not quote them here. Write to us for the price for your dates.
• Speedboat from Malé airport leaves at 16:00 daily except Friday and costs USD 35 each way.

Reviewed by the Relax Residence team in October 2026.