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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 42/100

Naifaru in May

Mixed · 42/100Beach 55/100
High / low29° / 27°daily averages
Precipitation170 mm28 wet days
Sea30°surface temperature
5.44° N, 73.37° EElevation 6 mUTC+5 · Maldives Time
When to goNaifaru · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec42May
Best timeJan–Mar
May: high / low29° / 27°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Naifaru averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 27° — hot weather by day. Expect around 170 mm of precipitation spread over about 28 wet days, with average cloud cover near 53%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change. The sea averages 30°, comfortably warm for swimming.

May scores 42/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Naifaru. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:53 and sets at 18:15 local time, giving 12 h 22 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 6 minutes over the month.

Why 42/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%64%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%62%

Beach score this month: 55/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Maldives's best in May

Where to go in May
Malé
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Malé

Kaafu Atoll
29°May high
26wet days
42score
Malé
·Questions

Naifaru in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Naifaru?

May scores 42/100 for Naifaru, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 29°C with 28 wet days.

How warm is Naifaru in May?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 27°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Naifaru in May?

Naifaru receives about 170 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 28 days.

Can you swim in Naifaru in May?

The sea averages 30°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.