Maldives
Maldives in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Maldives in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Maldives in May?
- Hulhumale is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 32°C (89°F) in May; Kulhudhuffushi is the coolest at 31°C (87°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Maldives in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Dhihdhoo (30°C (86°F)), and 13 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
32°
Hulhumale
Coolest
31°
Kulhudhuffushi
Driest
176 mm
Dhihdhoo
Warmest sea
30°
Dhihdhoo
Hulhumale is the warm end of Maldives in May (32°C (89°F)); Kulhudhuffushi the cool end (31°C (87°F)). On average it is about as warm as April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Malé.
Best places in Maldives in May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kulhudhuffushi | 31° | 26° | 178 mm | 30° | 46 |
| Dhihdhoo | 31° | 27° | 176 mm | 30° | 43 |
| Fuvahmulah | 31° | 26° | 248 mm | 30° | 42 |
| Hithadhoo | 31° | 26° | 241 mm | 30° | 42 |
| Malé | 31° | 27° | 228 mm | 30° | 39 |
| Funadhoo | 31° | 27° | 192 mm | 30° | 39 |
| Viligili | 31° | 27° | 251 mm | 30° | 38 |
| Thinadhoo | 31° | 27° | 243 mm | — | 37 |
| Naifaru | 31° | 27° | 205 mm | 30° | 37 |
| Eydhafushi | 32° | 27° | 199 mm | 30° | 37 |
| Mahibadhoo | 32° | 28° | 217 mm | — | 36 |
| Vilufushi | 32° | 27° | 241 mm | — | 36 |
| Guraidhoo | 32° | 27° | 243 mm | 30° | 36 |
| Hulhumale | 32° | 28° | 229 mm | 30° | 35 |
| Maafushi | 32° | 28° | 231 mm | 30° | 35 |
| Thulusdhoo | 32° | 28° | 231 mm | 30° | 35 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Maldives in May?
Average daytime highs range from 31° in Kulhudhuffushi to 32° in Hulhumale.
Can you swim in Maldives in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Dhihdhoo at about 30°.