Fuvahmulah Water Temperature
Updated Thu 11:22 (Indian/Maldives)
Maldives · Forecast updated Sep 17, 2026, 11:22 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
29.8°C
85.6°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
Close to average
The typical September average is 29.8°C (85.6°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 Fuvahmulah, typical monthly averages range from about 28.9°C (84.0°F) in January to 30.5°C (86.9°F) in April.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Fuvahmulah has been 29.7°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Southern Hemisphere. Summer is generally December–February; winter is June–August.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Fuvahmulah, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28.5–29.5°C | 28.9°C / 84.0°F |
| February | 29.0–29.2°C | 29.1°C / 84.4°F |
| March | 29.3–30.5°C | 29.9°C / 85.8°F |
| April | 30.2–30.8°C | 30.5°C / 86.9°F |
| May | 29.9–30.6°C | 30.3°C / 86.5°F |
| June | 30.2–30.6°C | 30.4°C / 86.7°F |
| July | 30.0–30.6°C | 30.2°C / 86.4°F |
| August | 29.8–29.9°C | 29.9°C / 85.8°F |
| September | 29.4–30.1°C | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
| October | 28.9–29.7°C | 29.4°C / 84.9°F |
| November | 28.6–29.3°C | 29.0°C / 84.2°F |
| December | 28.5–29.6°C | 29.0°C / 84.2°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (-0.29, 73.46). 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.
Fuvahmulah in January
Typical January water temperature near Fuvahmulah is 28.9°C (84.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.5–29.5°C.
Fuvahmulah in February
Typical February water temperature near Fuvahmulah is 29.1°C (84.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.0–29.2°C.
Fuvahmulah in March
Typical March water temperature near Fuvahmulah is 29.9°C (85.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.3–30.5°C.
Fuvahmulah in April
Typical April water temperature near Fuvahmulah is 30.5°C (86.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.2–30.8°C.
Fuvahmulah in May
Typical May water temperature near Fuvahmulah is 30.3°C (86.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.9–30.6°C.
Fuvahmulah in June
Typical June water temperature near Fuvahmulah is 30.4°C (86.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.2–30.6°C.
Fuvahmulah in July
Typical July water temperature near Fuvahmulah is 30.2°C (86.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.0–30.6°C.
Fuvahmulah in August
Typical August water temperature near Fuvahmulah is 29.9°C (85.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.8–29.9°C.
Fuvahmulah in September
Typical September water temperature near Fuvahmulah is 29.8°C (85.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.4–30.1°C.
Fuvahmulah in October
Typical October water temperature near Fuvahmulah is 29.4°C (84.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.9–29.7°C.
Fuvahmulah in November
Typical November water temperature near Fuvahmulah is 29.0°C (84.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.6–29.3°C.
Fuvahmulah in December
Typical December water temperature near Fuvahmulah is 29.0°C (84.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.5–29.6°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 | 29.4°C / 84.9°F | 29.7°C / 85.4°F | 30.1°C / 86.2°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 Fuvahmulah
Southern Maldives island with a unique reef and tiger-shark snorkeling offshore.
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Fuvahmulah Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Fuvahmulah today?
The current sea surface temperature near Fuvahmulah is 29.8°C (85.6°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 29.7°C.
When is the water warmest in Fuvahmulah?
The water is typically warmest in April, at around 30.5°C (86.9°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Fuvahmulah?
The water is typically coldest in January, at around 28.9°C (84.0°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Fuvahmulah today?
At 29.8°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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