North Male Atoll 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 North Male Atoll, 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 North Male Atoll 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 North Male Atoll, 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.
North Male Atoll in January
Typical January water temperature near North Male Atoll is 28.5°C (83.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.0–28.9°C.
North Male Atoll in February
Typical February water temperature near North Male Atoll is 28.9°C (84.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.6–29.2°C.
North Male Atoll in March
Typical March water temperature near North Male Atoll is 30.2°C (86.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.4–31.0°C.
North Male Atoll in April
Typical April water temperature near North Male Atoll is 31.4°C (88.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 31.0–31.9°C.
North Male Atoll in May
Typical May water temperature near North Male Atoll is 30.2°C (86.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.1–30.3°C.
North Male Atoll in June
Typical June water temperature near North Male Atoll is 29.8°C (85.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.5–30.0°C.
North Male Atoll in July
Typical July water temperature near North Male Atoll is 30.1°C (86.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.8–30.6°C.
North Male Atoll in August
Typical August water temperature near North Male Atoll is 29.7°C (85.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.4–30.1°C.
North Male Atoll in September
Typical September water temperature near North Male Atoll is 29.7°C (85.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.5–30.0°C.
North Male Atoll in October
Typical October water temperature near North Male Atoll is 29.4°C (84.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.2–29.7°C.
North Male Atoll in November
Typical November water temperature near North Male Atoll is 29.7°C (85.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.1–30.1°C.
North Male Atoll in December
Typical December water temperature near North Male Atoll 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.
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North Male Atoll Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in North Male Atoll today?
The current sea surface temperature near North Male Atoll 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 North Male Atoll?
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 North Male Atoll?
The water is typically coldest in January, at around 28.5°C (83.3°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in North Male Atoll today?
At 28.8°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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