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ERA5 almanac — 8 years of real data

Maldives in May

Maldives in May: rain frequency data not yet backfilled for this month, 84°F average high, 7% of days historically clear (n=248, ERA5 2018–2025).

Maldives in May is historically a poor month for sun: only 7% of days clear across 8 years (n=248, avg high 84°F). February is the clearest month for Maldives historically. Historical average, not a forecast.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis, not a forecast. A month that is historically 90% clear can still be overcast on your specific trip. For this week’s actual forecast, see the live Maldives page. Both can be true at once: “historically strong in this month; this particular week is not.” We label which is which.

Early vs. Late May

Clear-sky percentage for Maldives in May, split by half-month. “n” is the number of days sampled across 8 years (2018–2025).
Period % Clear days Sample (n) Avg high
Early May
1st–15th		 8% n=120 84°F
Late May
16th–end		 7% n=128 84°F
Full month average 7% n=248 84°F

Bottom line

Maldives is a poor choice for sun in May: just 7% of days clear historically (n=248). February is the historically strongest month for sun here. The 8-year record is consistent — this is not a fluke bad stretch.

→ See all destinations in February — historically the best month for sun in Maldives.

Every month in Maldives

Compare across all months with data. Numbers are historical clear-sky %.

Historical clear-sky % for Maldives, all months, ERA5 2018–2025.
Month % Clear Sample (n)
January 33% n=248 All destinations →
February 40% n=226 All destinations →
March 36% n=248 All destinations →
April 22% n=240 All destinations →
May ← this page 7% n=248 All destinations →
June 17% n=240 All destinations →
July 18% n=248 All destinations →
August 26% n=248 All destinations →
September 15% n=240 All destinations →
October 18% n=248 All destinations →
November 18% n=240 All destinations →
December 16% n=248 All destinations →

Frequently asked

Is Maldives good for sun in May?

Not usually. Maldives is historically overcast in May: only 7% of days are clear (avg high 84°F, n=248 days, ERA5 2018–2025). February is historically far better for sun here.

All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live 7-day outlook for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.