What's The Weather Like in The Maldives in May?
May is the first month that is fully inside the wet season and even though it's quite a warm month, it sees a great deal of rain. During this month, humidity skyrockets and the archipelago of the Maldives begins to be dominated by the southwestern monsoon that brings moisture and rain.
How Hot Is the Maldives in May?
During this month, the average daytime temperature remains at a welcoming 28ºC with midday high peaks rising up to the coveted 30ºC mark and nighttime lows dropping down to a still hospitable 26ºC.
Can You Swim In the Sea In the Maldives in May?
Sea temperature maintains its April standards, remaining at 30 degrees and providing countless opportunities to water sports enthusiasts to enjoy the sea, if not with a bit of rain.###
Sunshine Hours In May
During May, the Maldives enjoy eight hours of daily sunshine, yet the skies are often laden with clouds that frequently rain upon the archipelago. Monthly total precipitation for the month of May amounts to 216mm, a respectable number even for tropical countries.
How Much Does It Rain In the Maldives In May?
Half of the month is expected to see some form of rain over the atolls, with 15 days of rainfall on average predicted for May.
Hotels for Maldives in May
Ozen by Atmosphere
Ozen by Atmosphere at Maadhoo is a luxury, recommended resort. You will need to travel 35 kms from Male International airport to reach the Maadhoo island; hotel staff are willing to pick you up from the airport and take you to the destination on speed boat. A lovely way to experience views at the beginning of your holiday. Ozen offer a range of amazing guest villas with personal pools and space for families to stay. Indulge in the splendid dining facilities and book excursions, water sports, diving lessons or a visit to the spa & wellbeing centre. Ozen by Atmosphere make your holiday as easy and chilled as possible; however, you will pay the cost for this.
Paradise Island Resort & Spa
Five star Paradise Island Resort & Spa provide spacious comfortable villas, bungalows and suites. They meet a high standard for a reasonable price. It's not too far from the airport, just 9.6km. Paradise Island has a beach all around it so it's an ideal place for sea life and water sports. Surfing can be arranged.
Beaches for May for Maldives
Nalaguraidhoo
The northern beach of the island of Nalaguraidhoo is an impressive turquoise coloured bay that features in numerous local postcards. The beach is popular for its water sports including windsurfing, jet skiing, canoeing and many others that tourists can easily enjoy.
Considered as one of the best beaches in the world and often ranked among the top 5 most beautiful natural beaches, the Nalaguraidhoo's South is a truly amazing beach that offers tourist friendly amenities and lots of entertainment.
Restaurants and Bars for Maldives in May
Champs Deck
The Champs Deck is a vibrant, open air venue inside Male's Hulhule Island Hotel. Go here for a cocktail, mocktail and any other alcoholic beverage you fancy. Enjoy the environment and relaxed feel of the bar.
Things to Do in Maldives in May
Mulee Aage
The Mulee Aage is a historical building that houses many tombs of local saints including the tomb of Moroccan scholar Abul Barakat Yousef Al-Berberi; who is believed to have introduced Islam to Maldives in 1153. The Mulee Aage is a major tourist attraction for people who wish to explore the culture and rich past of the Maldives.
Olympus movie theatre
The Olympus movie theatre is the largest and most popular cinema in Male. It plays both Maldivian and Indian films, allowing tourists to sample the genuine local culture away from the tourist track. From time to time, the Olympus shows Hollywood films and blockbusters.
Dates for the diary
May the 1st sees the worldwide celebrations for Labour Day and the Maldives is no exception. Maldives has only recently started observing this holiday and this time of the year sees numerous tourists coming for honeymoons and romantic getaways. Labour Day is celebrated with flower parties, exhibitions and special menus on offer by numerous restaurants across the archipelago of Maldives.
The only one of its kind, the Maldives music festival is an annual 2-day alternative music festival held in Maldives. The festival attracts tourists with an ear for alternative and progressive music, as well as locals who love new and exciting sounds. During the festival, local as well as international artists flock into the Maldives to play their music and socialises with each other.
