☀️ Yes! Average temperature: 30°C
Yes, absolutely! With temperatures averaging 30°C, it's hot and perfect for beach holidays. Maldives in August has an average air temperature of 30°C with sea temperatures around 28°C. You can expect 7 hours of sunshine per day and 135mm of rainfall, which means heavy rainfall — pack waterproofs.
At 28°C the sea is like a warm bath — perfect for swimming, snorkelling, and diving. With 7 hours of daily sunshine, there's plenty of time to enjoy outdoor activities. Pack light clothing, high-SPF sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and swimwear. Stay hydrated.
Maldives is one of the top warm destinations for August holidays from the UK. The average flight time from the UK is comfortable and there are usually good deals available for this time of year.
Here's how Maldives stacks up against similar destinations in August:
| Destination | Air °C | Sea °C | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maldives | 30°C | 28°C | 135mm | 7h |
| Barbados | 30°C | 28°C | 140mm | 8h |
| Belize | 30°C | 29°C | 150mm | 7h |
| Bodrum | 30°C | 27°C | 1mm | 12h |
| Hawaii | 30°C | 27°C | 15mm | 10h |
| Jamaica | 30°C | 29°C | 70mm | 8h |
See how Maldives's temperature changes throughout the year:
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Yes, Maldives in August has average temperatures of 30°C, making it a warm destination. Sea temperatures are 28°C.
Yes, the sea temperature of 28°C is very comfortable for swimming.
Pack light clothing, high-SPF sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and swimwear. Stay hydrated.
August is an excellent time to visit Maldives with warm weather and 7 hours of daily sunshine.
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