Monday 16 Mar 2026
Residents of B. Thulhaadhoo use umbrellas to protect from the sunlight. (Sun Photo/Fayaz Moosa)
Across the Maldives, residents are experiencing an uptick in feels-like temperatures, which have surpassed 35 degrees Celsius nationwide. This trend aligns with the country’s typically warmest period occurring between March and April. Meteorological factors, including reduced wind speeds, clear skies, and high humidity, are compounding the heat by minimizing the daily temperature variation. With April temperatures predicted to remain above average, authorities anticipate increased electricity consumption as citizens manage the heat, a situation further emphasized by the overlapping month of Ramadan.
The feels-like temperature on Monday is above 35 degrees Celsius across the country, according to Maldives Meteorological Service.
The soaring temperature comes as the Maldives experiences its warmest period.
The Meteorological Service said on Monday that while there are variations in temperature in different regions, it is generally high across the country.
Looking at Monday’s temperatures, the temperature was highest in the Male’ area, at 32 degrees Celsius. The temperature was recorded at 30 degrees Celsius in Addu City and L. Kadhdhoo in the south, and lower 29 degrees Celsius in HDh. Hanimaadhoo in the north.
The Maldives generally observes its warmest period from March to April.
The winds tend to weaken during this period, and with clear skies and persistently high humidity, the air temperature becomes more pronounced.
These conditions also reduce the diurnal temperature range, resulting in higher “feels-like” temperature.
The average temperature in April is expected to be slightly above climatological normals, warned the agency.
In general, the day’s maximum temperature occurs around 02:00 pm.
The soaring temperature, coupled with the month of Ramadan, is expected to increase consumption of electricity.
