May weather forecast
Hakuraa, Maldives

May in Hakuraa experiences a further intensification of the wet season. Stamina is required to navigate the warm, humid conditions characterised by longer daylight hours. Lush vegetated landscapes now thrive, courtesy of the increased rainfall. Those embarking on oceanic adventures will find the sea temperatures unchanged, still warm and attractive. A striking feature of May is the highest rainfall of the year at 211mm (8.31"), asserting the dominance of the wet season.

Temperature

The shift to May signals an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), subtly varied from April's 32°C (89.6°F). The temperature during May nights demonstrates a small drop from the daytime highs, settling to an average of 26°C (78.8°F).

Rainfall

In Hakuraa, during May, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 211mm (8.31") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141 rainfall days, and 1938mm (76.3") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

April and May, with an average sea temperature of 30°C (86°F), are months with the warmest seawater.
Note: The joy of experiencing a cool dive can be less in waters above 30°C (86°F).

Daylight

In Hakuraa, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:11 +05.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Hakuraa is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Hakuraa are January through May, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 12 in May translates into this advice:
Undertake every vital safety procedure, as unprotected skin and eyes could sustain burns in no time. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. After a swim or outdoor exercise, one should liberally reapply broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 or higher. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation is accentuated by reflecting off sand and water.