May weather forecast
Maldives

As the Maldives moves into May, the southwest monsoon or wet season fully sets in, bringing with it an increase in rainfall and humidity. This month sees an average temperature range from 28°C (82.4°F) to 30°C (86°F), maintaining the warmth carried over from April. The weather conditions are similar throughout the Maldives, with cities like Male and Addu City experiencing a comparable climate.

May marks the beginning of the wet season in the Maldives, with rainfall levels significantly higher than the preceding months. The southern atolls typically receive more rainfall than the northern parts of the country, primarily due to the influence of the southwest monsoon. Despite the rise in precipitation, the rainfall often comes in the form of brief, intense showers, typically in the afternoon, followed by clear periods.

When comparing May with the preceding month, there is a noticeable escalation in the quantity of rainfall, marking a definitive departure from the dry season. This transition signifies the move towards the peak of the wet season. As the country enters June, these weather patterns continue, with further increases in rainfall and maintaining relatively high temperatures. While the increase in rainfall might deter some visitors, those undeterred by the brief showers will find May a suitable time to enjoy the Maldives, given the lower tourist density and the continued warmth.

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• Male - May »
  Recording a slight drop from the daily maximum, Male notes an average low temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F) in the month of May. May prompts a remarkable weather shift wherein rainfall takes precedence and sweeps across Male, ushering in a considerably wetter month.
• Hithadhoo - May »
  Temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are ideal for swimming, diving, and similar water activities, ensuring pleasure and comfort for extended periods without feeling uneasy. For swimming, diving, and other water activities, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as very enjoyable and pleasurable for prolonged periods without feeling uncomfortable.
• Kulhudhuffushi - May »
  In Kulhudhuffushi, Maldives, during the entire year, the rain falls for 204.1 days and collects up to 1120mm (44.09") of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Kulhudhuffushi, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:19 +05.
• Thinadhoo - May »
  May continues the trend of warmer days as Thinadhoo, Maldives experiences the peak sea temperature of the year. On the first day of May in Thinadhoo sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:09.
• Naifaru - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Naifaru sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:16 +05. April and May, with an average sea temperature of 30°C (86°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Naifaru.
• Eydhafushi - May »
  January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Eydhafushi, Maldives. On the first day of May in Eydhafushi, Maldives, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:13.
• Viligili - May »
  On the first day of May in Viligili, Maldives, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:07. In Viligili during May, the rain falls for 22.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 156mm (6.14") of precipitation.
• Mahibadhoo - May »
  In Mahibadhoo temperatures reach their average annual highs in May, measuring 29.3°C (84.7°F) and a minimum average of 28.2°C (82.8°F). In Mahibadhoo the average temperatures in May are the highest, with a peak at 29.3°C (84.7°F) and a low of 28.2°C (82.8°F).
• Felidhoo - May »
  April and May, with an average sea temperature of 30°C (86°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Felidhoo. April and May, with an average sea temperature of 30°C (86°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Felidhoo.
• Magoodhoo - May »
  Magoodhoo's May weather, marked by an average high temperature of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and an average low temperature of 28.2°C (82.8°F), is the warmest in the year. In May, the weather in Magoodhoo maintains a higher average temperature of 29.3°C (84.7°F), with sea temperature resting at 30°C (86°F).