🇲🇻 Malé vs Seoul 🇰🇷

Malé, Maldives vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Malé is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 170 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇲🇻 Malé🇰🇷 Seoul
Avg annual high28°C17°C
Hottest monthApril (29°C)August (30°C)
Coldest monthNovember (26°C low)January (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year282112
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchMay, September, October

🇲🇻 Malé

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in April (29°C), coldest lows in November (26°C).

🇰🇷 Seoul

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Malé or Seoul warmer?

Malé is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Malé or Seoul?

Malé is rainier — Seoul sees about 170 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Malé vs Seoul?

Malé is best around January, February, March; Seoul is best around May, September, October.

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