January weather forecast
Vabbinfaru, Maldives

In Vabbinfaru, Maldives, the start of the year brings tropical and balmy conditions. Temperatures range from 25°C (77°F) at night to highs of 30°C (86°F) during daytime. January experiences 5 days of rain with a total monthly average of 93mm (3.66"). Sea temperatures remain warm at 28°C (82.4°F), providing ideal conditions for water-based activities. Despite the brief rainfall, the month still offers plenty of sunshine with approximately 12 hours of daylight.

Temperature

Vabbinfaru experiences the lowest of its temperatures in January, June through December, when the average high-temperatures rise to 30°C (86°F).

Rainfall

In Vabbinfaru, Maldives, in January, during 5 rainfall days, 93mm (3.66") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139 rainfall days, and 1933mm (76.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

January, February, October and December, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Vabbinfaru.
Note: For swimming, diving, and other water activities, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as very enjoyable and pleasurable for prolonged periods without feeling uncomfortable.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Vabbinfaru is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:17 +05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Vabbinfaru is 9h.

UV index

January through May, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 12 in January interprets into the following advice:
Execute every important safeguard, as unprotected skin and eyes could burn within moments. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Apply and frequently reapply a minimum SPF 30 sunscreen even on cloudy days, especially after swimming or an outdoor workout. Take caution! The UV rays from the Sun gain strength from sand and water reflections.