The weather in May in Male

It's hot in May in Male with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 27°C and 29°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Male. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Male, Maldives. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2020, Male reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 24°C to a highest value of 30°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Male is 31°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 228 mm of precipitation, spread over 25 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in May for Male

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Male. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Male New York
Average temperature 30°C 22°C
Max. temperature 31°C 28°C
Min. temperature 27°C -5°C
Total precipitation 228 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 25 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Male with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 29°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 28°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Male is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 28°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Male, Maldives. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Male

Temperature in May in Male over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Male, Maldives. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Male

Total precipitation in May in Male over the years

Daily UV index in May in Male

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Male, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Male by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Male. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.