Banana Reef Water Temperature
Updated Thu 11:22 (Indian/Maldives)
Maldives · Forecast updated Sep 17, 2026, 11:22 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
28.8°C
83.8°F
Very warm water
Valid Sep 17, 2026, 11:22 (Indian/Maldives). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.9°C below
The typical September average is 29.7°C (85.5°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
At least two weeks of records are needed before showing a reliable trend.
What to wear
Very warm water
Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Banana Reef, typical monthly averages range from about 28.5°C (83.3°F) in January to 31.4°C (88.5°F) in April.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Banana Reef has been 28.8°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Banana Reef, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28.0–28.9°C | 28.5°C / 83.3°F |
| February | 28.6–29.2°C | 28.9°C / 84.0°F |
| March | 29.4–31.0°C | 30.2°C / 86.4°F |
| April | 31.0–31.9°C | 31.4°C / 88.5°F |
| May | 30.1–30.3°C | 30.2°C / 86.4°F |
| June | 29.5–30.0°C | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
| July | 29.8–30.6°C | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
| August | 29.4–30.1°C | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
| September | 29.5–30.0°C | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
| October | 29.2–29.7°C | 29.4°C / 84.9°F |
| November | 29.1–30.1°C | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
| December | 28.4–29.6°C | 29.1°C / 84.4°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (4.29, 73.54). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Banana Reef in January
Typical January water temperature near Banana Reef is 28.5°C (83.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.0–28.9°C.
Banana Reef in February
Typical February water temperature near Banana Reef is 28.9°C (84.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.6–29.2°C.
Banana Reef in March
Typical March water temperature near Banana Reef is 30.2°C (86.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.4–31.0°C.
Banana Reef in April
Typical April water temperature near Banana Reef is 31.4°C (88.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 31.0–31.9°C.
Banana Reef in May
Typical May water temperature near Banana Reef is 30.2°C (86.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.1–30.3°C.
Banana Reef in June
Typical June water temperature near Banana Reef is 29.8°C (85.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.5–30.0°C.
Banana Reef in July
Typical July water temperature near Banana Reef is 30.1°C (86.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.8–30.6°C.
Banana Reef in August
Typical August water temperature near Banana Reef is 29.7°C (85.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.4–30.1°C.
Banana Reef in September
Typical September water temperature near Banana Reef is 29.7°C (85.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.5–30.0°C.
Banana Reef in October
Typical October water temperature near Banana Reef is 29.4°C (84.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.2–29.7°C.
Banana Reef in November
Typical November water temperature near Banana Reef is 29.7°C (85.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.1–30.1°C.
Banana Reef in December
Typical December water temperature near Banana Reef is 29.1°C (84.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.4–29.6°C.
Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 28.5°C / 83.3°F | 29.0°C / 84.2°F | 29.6°C / 85.3°F |
Partial coverage: 1 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 74 hourly forecast records across 1 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Banana Reef
Classic North Male Atoll reef wall near Male, usually reached by boat.
- Area
- Kaafu Atoll
Banana Reef Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Banana Reef today?
The current sea surface temperature near Banana Reef is 28.8°C (83.8°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 28.8°C.
When is the water warmest in Banana Reef?
The water is typically warmest in April, at around 31.4°C (88.5°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Banana Reef?
The water is typically coldest in January, at around 28.5°C (83.3°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Banana Reef today?
At 28.8°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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