Gaafu Atoll Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives in May.

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Gaafu Alifu Atoll Thinadhoo

Planning a journey to Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Gaafu Atoll in May

Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives is a region in the Maldives. May in Gaafu Atoll generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Gaafu Alifu Atoll. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 207 mm (8.1 in) in Gaafu Alifu Atoll.

Explore Gaafu Atoll by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gaafu Atoll - and find the best time to visit. (based on Gaafu Alifu Atoll)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Gaafu Atoll in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Gaafu Atoll.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Gaafu Atoll

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives?

Temperature range in Gaafu Atoll (May)

Precipitation variation in Gaafu Atoll (May)

Gaafu Alifu Atoll

In May Gaafu Alifu Atoll generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
160 mm (6.3 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
good
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Thinadhoo

In May Thinadhoo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
159 mm (6.3 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
good
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Gaafu Atoll in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gaafu Alifu Atoll 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)
Thinadhoo 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 209 mm (8.2 in)

Gaafu Atoll weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives in May?

In May, Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives generally has less favorable weather conditions. Gaafu Alifu Atoll sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives in May?

In Gaafu Alifu Atoll, the average daytime high in May is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 27°C (81°F).

Does Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Gaafu Alifu Atoll records an average of 207 mm (8.1 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives due to the typically less favorable weather in Gaafu Alifu Atoll.

On average, the best time to visit Gaafu Atoll, the Maldives is in February with generally excellent weather in Gaafu Alifu Atoll. On the other hand, the month of May tends to have less favorable weather conditions.

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