Maldives · Maldives
May
SW monsoon arrives: rain increases significantly and prices drop sharply. Surf season begins.
Best match
#6 of 12 months
There are better months for Maldives — see the full ranking below.
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High
31.5°C
Low
27.3°C
Rain
187mm
Sun
6.6hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How May scores in Maldives
Weather
Average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in May
- ↑Prices 40–50% below dry season peak — the most significant value drop of the year
- ↑World-class surfing at Lohis, Cokes, and Chickens (south Malé Atoll): consistent SW swell
- ↑Resorts genuinely quiet — premium service and empty pools
What you sacrifice
- ↓187mm of rain across the month: expect daily showers, often heavy
- ↓Grey skies interrupt the consistently blue-sky experience of dry season
- ↓Visibility drops in some dive sites due to increased plankton — varies by atoll
How May compares to February (best month)
| Factor | May | February ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 10 |
| Value | 8 | 3 |
| Crowds | 8 | 3 |
May in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Maldives, not across destinations. Methodology →