May in the Maldives will usually have been accompanied by a shift in the monsoon from the North East to South West, bringing with it wetter and more unsettled conditions.

May marks the low season in the Maldives, with hotel prices substantially lower, airfares generally reasonable and availablility at the resorts good.

A holiday to the Maldives in May can be a good option for those looking for a more affordable Maldives holiday.

Temperatures remain constant throughout the year in the Maldives, but between May and October there is a much higher likelihood of overcast skies, afternoon showers and breezier conditions, especially in the South Male Atoll.

Extended periods of rainfall in the Maldives in May is unusual but can occur, as can high winds and the occaisional more torrential downpour.