Climate Insights for Māliya

The climate in Māliya is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 574mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 182mm of rainfall. Māliya is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Temperatures in Māliya vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Māliya is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 574mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 182mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0mm. That's 182mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Māliya is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 14km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 14km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Māliya, which began on March 20, 2026. Māliya is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 40°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

The best time to visit Māliya is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 1mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 40°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Māliya based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.