What is the Maldives temperature in May?
Maldives temperature in May remains warm with frequent rain. During this month the humidity level increases gradually due to the dominance of the south western monsoon that leads to increase in moisture and incessant rain in this archipelago. May is considered to be the beginning of the rainy season in the Maldives, therefore you might experience showers here and there. The onset of the monsoon season means that days are comfortable and delightful, although it is sunny. It mostly rains in the night and evening, which gives you a chance to explore the city the entire day before retiring for the night.

The average daytime Maldives temperature in May remains 28ºC with midday high peaks ranging up to the 30ºC mark and night time temperature dropping down to 26ºC. 
The month of May is also pretty breezy and the average speed of the wind is around 76 mph which gives you an opportunity to try a wide range of water sports activities. During this month, the wind blows from east to west which means that the currents are safe to dive and swim. The weather is also perfect for beachside dinners, long strolls, adventure sports and sightseeing.

The average Maldives temperature in May of the sea is around 29.6°C. For diving, swimming and other water based activities, temperatures between 25°C and 29°C are perceived as pleasurable and enjoyable for prolonged periods. Take a dip into the warm water and swim freely into the ocean and discover the splendid wonders of the underwater world. There is a 26% chance to experience a sunny day and a 74% chance of experiencing a mixture of clouds and sunshine in the month of May. This is also considered to be the off-season, which leads to a steep drop in the prices as well.

Sunshine Hours In May:

During the month of May Maldives experiences around eight hours of sunshine and the skies are laden with clouds leading to incessant rainfall. Usually the first week is considered to be the hottest in May. You should bring sunscreen with you as the UV level is extremely high. The sun usually goes down after 6.10 pm. On an average May is considered to be the fifth driest month of the year in this archipelago. Beware of heat cramps as well as heat exhaustion are they are very likely during this month. The shortest day is first May and offers twelve hours and sixteen minutes of daylight, and sunset is 6:12 PM and sunrise is 5:56 AM and the longest day is May 31 with twelve hours and twenty one minutes of daylight. The sunrise is at 5:54 AM and the sunset is at 6:15 PM.

How much does it rain in the Maldives in May?

During the month of May the Maldives experiences torrential rain, storms and strong winds. The average monthly precipitation for the month of May is around 216mm. It is moreover expected that half of the month in May the sky remains cloudy and there is a significant amount of rainfall.
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