Kaafu Atoll

Kaafu Atoll Weather in May

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

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Hulhumale Reethi Rah Maafushi Guraidhoo

Planning a getaway to Kaafu Atoll, the Maldives this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Kaafu Atoll in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Reethi Rah. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Kaafu Atoll, the Maldives, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Guraidhoo with an average of 234 mm (9.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Dhiffushi with 248 mm (9.8 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Reethi Rah.

Explore Kaafu Atoll by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kaafu Atoll — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hulhumale)

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 Kaafu Atoll in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Kaafu Atoll

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

Temperature range in Kaafu Atoll (May)

Precipitation variation in Kaafu Atoll (May)

Reethi Rah

In May Reethi Rah 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 poor 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
120 mm (4.7 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
tolerable
Climate in Reethi Rah →

Hulhumale

In May Hulhumale 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 poor 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
128 mm (5 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
tolerable
Climate in Hulhumale →

Maafushi

In May Maafushi 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 poor 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
130 mm (5.1 in)
235 mm (9.3 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
tolerable
Climate in Maafushi →

Guraidhoo

In May Guraidhoo 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 poor 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 sun hours
251 hours
223 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
tolerable
Climate in Guraidhoo →

Thulusdhoo

In May Thulusdhoo 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 poor 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
129 mm (5.1 in)
245 mm (9.6 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
tolerable
Climate in Thulusdhoo →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hulhumale 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 240 mm (9.4 in)
Reethi Rah 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 240 mm (9.4 in)
Maafushi 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 235 mm (9.3 in)
Guraidhoo 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 234 mm (9.2 in)
Thulusdhoo 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 245 mm (9.6 in)
Huraa 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 243 mm (9.6 in)

Kaafu Atoll weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Kaafu Atoll, the Maldives in May. The popular destination of Reethi Rah averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 27°C (81°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Reethi Rah peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in May, dropping to about 27°C (81°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Reethi Rah records an average of 240 mm (9.4 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Kaafu Atoll, the Maldives.

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

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Kaafu Atoll, the Maldives due to the typically poor weather in Reethi Rah.

Generally speaking, January and February provide perfect weather in Reethi Rah. On the other hand, the weather in May tends to be poor.

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