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 »
  May prompts a remarkable weather shift wherein rainfall takes precedence and sweeps across Male, ushering in a considerably wetter month. In Male in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 216mm (8.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• 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 during the entire year, the rain falls for 204.1 days and collects up to 1120mm (44.09") of precipitation. In Kulhudhuffushi, in May, the average water temperature is 29.8°C (85.6°F).
• Thinadhoo - May »
  May continues the trend of warmer days as Thinadhoo, Maldives experiences the peak sea temperature of the year. January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Thinadhoo, Maldives.
• Naifaru - May »
  In Naifaru, Maldives, during the entire year, the rain falls for 212.8 days and collects up to 1178mm (46.38") of precipitation. April and May, with an average sea temperature of 30°C (86°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Naifaru.
• Eydhafushi - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Eydhafushi are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. May, with an average high of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and a low of 28.2°C (82.8°F), signifies the warmest month of the year in Eydhafushi, Maldives.
• Viligili - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Viligili are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Viligili, Maldives.
• Mahibadhoo - May »
  May proves to be the warmest month in Mahibadhoo recording an average peak temperature of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and a minimum temperature of 28.2°C (82.8°F). Mahibadhoo registers the highest average temperatures during the month of May, with peaks of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and lows 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, Maldives. The months with the warmest seawater in Felidhoo are April and May, with an average sea temperature of 30°C (86°F).
• Magoodhoo - May »
  April and May, with an average sea temperature of 30°C (86°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Magoodhoo, Maldives. April and May, with an average sea temperature of 30°C (86°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Magoodhoo.