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Male in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Male in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Male, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Male in May 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Male in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +29°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 19 rainy days in the month and around 220 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the hottest month of the year in Male;

Average weather

☀️
+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+25°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
220 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Male has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Male in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Male for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +30°C during the day to a minimum of +26°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +29°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +28°C.

Is Male warm or cold in May?

Male is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +27°C to +27°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

May is the hottest month in Male, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Male in May

Male weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+29°C+29°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+25°C+25°C+25°C
Max. temperature
+31°C+31°C+30°C
Rainfall
107 mm220 mm133 mm
Wind
2 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
77%80%80%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1008 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
521
Cloudy days
141015
Rainy days
111914
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as ok as in April. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +29°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 107 mm to 220 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 80%. Winds are stronger in comparison to April, going up from 2 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in April to 2 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Male in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Male is gradually decreasing during May, going from 8 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Male based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 250 mm, with a 87% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Male, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Male wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 220 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 41 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Male?

This is the weather in Male in May 2023:
1 May
🌧️
+29°C
2 May
☁️
+29°C
3 May
🌧️
+29°C
4 May
🌧️
+29°C
5 May
🌧️
+29°C
6 May
☁️
+30°C
7 May
🌧️
+29°C
8 May
🌧️
+29°C
9 May
🌧️
+29°C
10 May
☁️
+30°C
11 May
🌧️
+29°C
12 May
🌧️
+29°C
13 May
🌧️
+28°C
14 May
🌧️
+29°C
15 May
🌧️
+29°C
16 May
🌧️
+29°C
17 May
🌧️
+29°C
18 May
🌧️
+28°C
19 May
☁️
+29°C
20 May
☁️
+29°C
21 May
☁️
+29°C
22 May
☁️
+29°C
23 May
☁️
+29°C
24 May
☁️
+29°C
25 May
☁️
+29°C
26 May
☁️
+28°C
27 May
🌧️
+29°C
28 May
☁️
+28°C
29 May
☁️
+29°C
30 May
🌧️
+28°C
31 May
🌧️
+28°C
In May 2023 Male had 0 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 66%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Male climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Male in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+29°C) and the highest in 2019 (+32°C). The driest year was 2004 with only 87 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 402 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Male in May:

Is May a good time to visit Male?

It’s always a good time to visit Male, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Male in May?

May is warm in Male. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Male rainy in May?

Male is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Male in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Male in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Male

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Male, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.