Maldives · SpringMonth summary
Maldives weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
27°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
76% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Maldives in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.1/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Maldives in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Diving still possible despite rain — underwater visibility stays decent at depth Spring marks the start of the good season in Maldives. Temperatures rise (29°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 76% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (8.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 26°C | 28°C | 45% | 4.5 | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 27°C | 28°C | 35% | 2.4 | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 27°C | 29°C | 40% | 3.0 | 11.3h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 27°C | 29°C | 54% | 4.5 | 11.5h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ May | 27°C | 29°C | 76% | 8.5 | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 27°C | 29°C | 46% | 2.6 | 11.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 27°C | 29°C | 54% | 5.2 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 27°C | 29°C | 49% | 4.8 | 11.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 26°C | 28°C | 59% | 5.9 | 11.1h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ October | 26°C | 28°C | 62% | 6.7 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 26°C | 28°C | 68% | 10.5 | 10.8h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 26°C | 28°C | 59% | 6.8 | 10.9h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Maldives averages 29°C, 76% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
May vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -41%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Maldives in May
Is May a good time to visit Maldives?
May is an acceptable time for Maldives (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (8.3/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Maldives in May?
Yes, 76% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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