Verdict: Fair month
Maldives Weather in May
May runs warm in Maldives, with daily highs around 29°C (84°F) and nights near 27°C (81°F). It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 23 days, so build flexibility into plans. May is workable in Maldives if your dates are fixed — just plan around the conditions.
Average high
29°C / 84°F
Average low
27°C / 81°F
Rain days
~23
Precipitation
259 mm
What to pack for Maldives in May
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- High-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 23 days
- Quick-dry shoes — downpours are short but heavy
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Maldives: Mar (29°C / 84°F) · Coolest: Jan (28°C / 82°F) · Wettest: May (~23 rain days)
28°
27°
Jan
28°
27°
Feb
29°
27°
Mar
29°
27°
Apr
29°
27°
May
29°
28°
Jun
29°
27°
Jul
29°
27°
Aug
29°
27°
Sep
29°
27°
Oct
28°
26°
Nov
28°
26°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)