May weather forecast
Kunfunadhoo, Maldives

May is a notable month in Kunfunadhoo, Maldives, as it introduces the arrival of the monsoon season. With a high precipitation volume reaching 211mm (8.31"), the rainiest phase of the calendar commences. Despite this tropical storm season, the island's daily temperatures remain consistent with the annual norms. As May wears on, one can observe an everIncreasing daylight period, corroborated by reduced sunshine hours due to the intensifying monsoon. Bridging the heat of summer and the monsoon onset, May is replete with varied weather patterns, offering a unique perspective of Kunfunadhoo's climate.

Temperature

May's arrival in Kunfunadhoo brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), slightly deviating from April's 32°C (89.6°F). An average nighttime temperature of 26°C (78.8°F) marks May.

Rainfall

In Kunfunadhoo, in May, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 211mm (8.31") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139 rainfall days, and 1938mm (76.3") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

The months with the warmest seawater in Kunfunadhoo are April and May, with an average sea temperature of 30°C (86°F).
Note: The water temperature above 30°C (86°F) is arguably regarded as unpleasant. The primary purpose of entering the water - cooling down from sunshine and high temperatures - is lost.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Kunfunadhoo, Maldives, is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of May in Kunfunadhoo, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:17 +05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Kunfunadhoo is 7h.

UV index

January through May, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Kunfunadhoo, Maldives. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 12 in May transforms into this advice:
Carry out all crucial safety measures, unprotected skin may burn instantly. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Prompt application of a broad-spectrum sunscreen, SPF 30+, is necessary after a swim or an outdoor workout and it should be re-applied every two hours. Heads up! UV intensity is amplified by reflections from water and sand.