Thimarafushi weather by month & the best time to visit
Maldives · beach resort · tropical monsoon climate
The best time to visit Thimarafushi is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 85/100), with March and January close behind. Thimarafushi averages about 2,758 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 28°C / 82°F and roughly 57 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit Thimarafushi?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Thimarafushi is February, then March and January. The dullest month is May (68/100, 194 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Thimarafushi?
Thimarafushi gets a lot of sun: around 2,758 hours a year. February (85/100) is noticeably better than May (68). It ranks #7 of 13 destinations in Maldives for annual sunshine, right at the national median of 2,758 hours. The year's 1,807 mm of rain spreads fairly evenly across the months, with no pronounced dry season.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 78 mm | 11 | 29° / 84°F |
| February | 85 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 57 mm | 12 | 29° / 84°F |
| March | 85 | 28° / 82°F | 28° / 82°F | 57 mm | 13 | 31° / 88°F |
| April | 72 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 124 mm | 12 | 31° / 88°F |
| May | 68 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 194 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| June | 71 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 131 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| July | 68 | 28° / 82°F | 28° / 82°F | 160 mm | 10 | 31° / 88°F |
| August | 68 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 192 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| September | 68 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 190 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| October | 68 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 212 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| November | 68 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 225 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| December | 68 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 187 mm | 10 | 29° / 84°F |
Sea temperature in Thimarafushi by month
The sea off Thimarafushi is warmest in March at around 31°C / 88°F, and coolest in January at 29°C / 84°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Thimarafushi: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Thimarafushi?
Thimarafushi is a beach resort in Maldives with a tropical monsoon climate — the sea reaches 31°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Thimarafushi get a year?
Thimarafushi gets about 2,758 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit Thimarafushi?
The sunniest time to visit Thimarafushi is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 85/100 (with March and January close behind). Expect daytime highs around 28°C / 82°F.
What is the least sunny month in Thimarafushi?
May is the least sunny month in Thimarafushi, scoring 68/100 with about 194 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Thimarafushi?
The sea in Thimarafushi ranges from about 29°C (January) to 31°C (March). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Thimarafushi?
The typical midday UV index in Thimarafushi peaks around 13 (extreme) in March, easing to about 10 (very high) in May. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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