Malé in May

Rain starts; rougher crossings.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• JanuaryGreatDry season, hot; book early.
• FebruaryGreatDry, calm seas.
• MarchGreatDry, hottest and clearest.
• NovemberGoodDry season begins.

• MaléHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 17 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 81 °F (27 °C), rain on about 17 days
• Central atolls, Maldives · Malé (Kaafu), Ari, Vaavu, Meemurainy

  The north-east monsoon (Iruvai) brings dry, calm weather December–April; south-west (Hulhangu) squalls May–November, with sunny spells between.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Eid al-Fitr check

  Islamic calendar, moves yearly · Nationwide

  A multi-day holiday; shops, ferries and offices reduce service.

Crowds · Maldives overall

Low

Prices · Maldives overall

Low

Maldives overall: South-west monsoon arrives: squalls and rough transfers; big discounts; mantas start in Baa.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Malé, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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