Malé, Maldives weather in March
Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in March
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – April
What is the weather like in Malé, Maldives in March?
In March, Malé, Maldives is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 60 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Malé, Maldives.
March compared
How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.
| FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | AprilApr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 96 | 93 | 81 |
| Day | 28° | 28° | 29° |
| Night | 27° | 27° | 27° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 30° |
| Sun | 9 h | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 7 | 9 | 16 |
More details for March
- Daylight
- 12 h 5 min06:13 – 18:18
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+5Indian/Maldives
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %65 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in March
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Malé, Maldives in March: quick answers
Is Malé, Maldives hot in March?
Yes. In March, Malé, Maldives is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C and nights stay around 27 °C.
Can you swim in Malé, Maldives in March?
Yes. In March the sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Malé, Maldives in March?
Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 60 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)