Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
84°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Malé
Maldives · South Asia
Warm days and some sun. Cyclone risk and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
84°F
Lows around 80°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
86°F
Very warm sea
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 23 wet days, the highest monthly average.
74%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.2 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
84%May Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 86° and nights feel near 85°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
24%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
May's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
13 mphMay Breezy
Sea temperature
86°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May stays around 82°F through the day and night, with little temperature relief.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning82°F
Feels 86°F
Rain42%
Cloud75%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday82°F
Feels 86°F
Rain41%
Cloud76%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Feels 86°F
Rain45%
Cloud76%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening82°F
Feels 86°F
Rain44%
Cloud76%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81 | 79 | 3.8 | 10 | 11.0 | 78 | 83 |
| Feb | 82 | 80 | 1.5 | 7 | 11.2 | 77 | 84 |
| Mar | 83 | 81 | 2.3 | 9 | 11.4 | 76 | 85 |
| Apr | 84 | 81 | 4.4 | 17 | 11.3 | 79 | 86 |
| May | 84 | 80 | 8.5 | 23 | 10.2 | 82 | 86 |
| Jun | 83 | 80 | 4.3 | 16 | 10.6 | 81 | 85 |
| Jul | 83 | 80 | 5.3 | 18 | 10.3 | 80 | 84 |
| Aug | 82 | 80 | 5.4 | 16 | 10.5 | 80 | 84 |
| Sep | 82 | 79 | 7.1 | 19 | 10.5 | 81 | 84 |
| Oct | 82 | 79 | 7.5 | 20 | 10.5 | 81 | 84 |
| Nov | 82 | 79 | 8.5 | 21 | 10.0 | 81 | 84 |
| Dec | 82 | 79 | 8.0 | 19 | 10.4 | 80 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 4, 2026
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