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Maldives in May

Workable but with caveats

Wet monsoon starts

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Daytime high

31°C

88°F

Overnight low

26°C

79°F

Rainfall

195 mm

wet

Crowd levels

low

quiet

Prices

low

value window

What to expect in Maldives in May

May brings hot weather to Maldives, with daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and overnight lows near 26°C (79°F). Skies are typically distinctly rainy, with about 195 mm of rainfall on average. Wet monsoon starts.

May is a quiet stretch — most attractions are easy to access and you'll often have spaces to yourself. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs December–March, for context.

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