Maldives in May: weather, sea & travel advice
Maldives in May is especially suited to beach holidays. Days are around 29 °C (warm), and the sea is about 30 °C. With about 13 rainy days it is wet.
Maldives · MayPhoto: WEI, WAN-CHEN（魏琬臻） · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 29 °C
- Night
- 28 °C
- Sea
- 30 °C
- Rainy days
- 13 rainy days
- Sun
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 81 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachGood74/100
City breakGood66/100
ActiveLimited48/100
FamilyGood67/100
In favour
- Pleasant daytime temperatures around 29 °C
- Warm, swimmable sea (30 °C)
To consider
- Higher chance of rain (about 13 rainy days)
- High humidity (81 %)
All months at a glance
28J
28F
28M
29A
29M
29J
28J
28A
28S
28O
28N
28D
6J
4F
6M
9A
13M
12J
11J
12A
13S
13O
11N
10D
Similar destinations in May
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Maldives in May?
Daytime highs average around 29 °C, with nights around 28 °C.
Can you swim in Maldives in May?
The sea is about 30 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Maldives in May?
On the long-term average, expect about 13 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Maldives?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.