May Dive Conditions
Weather
Southwest monsoon (Hulhangu) begins. Increased rainfall, overcast periods.
Water Temperature
28-29°C
3mm wetsuit sufficient
Visibility
20-30m
Currents
Variable - can be strong
Crowd Level
Low-Moderate (shoulder season)
Season
Wet Season (Hulhangu) beginning
Weather Data
Pricing
Shoulder season — 15-25% off peak rates. Best value with decent conditions.
View PackagesWhat You'll See in May
Tiger Sharks
Daily encounters - unaffected by monsoon
Thresher Sharks
Still active at dawn
Hammerhead Sharks
Season ending
Oceanic Mantas
Mating season tail-end
Whale Sharks
Plankton blooms attract juveniles
Oceanic Whitetips
Occasional encounters
Why Dive in May
May marks the transition to the southwest monsoon. Rainfall increases, seas become rougher on the west coast, and visibility drops slightly. But diving continues - Fuvahmulah is diveable year-round, and May offers genuine advantages.
Tiger sharks at Tiger Harbour are completely unaffected by the monsoon. The harbour location provides shelter and the feeding pattern continues regardless of weather. Thresher sharks remain active at dawn. The tail-end of manta mating season means occasional sightings.
May is the start of shoulder season, meaning significantly lower tourist numbers and better pricing on packages. If you're flexible on weather and want the best value, May is underrated.
May Itinerary
Arrive, check-in, briefing.
Tiger Harbour morning. Sheltered east coast dive afternoon.
Dawn thresher attempt. Tiger Harbour. Rest — weather may limit third dive.
Tiger Harbour. Bondo Fanno or Ambul depending on conditions.
Tiger Harbour. Island exploration. Optional afternoon dive if conditions allow.
Final dives. Departure.
Itineraries adapt to daily conditions and dive slot assignments. Your guide optimises the schedule each morning.
What to Pack for May
Common Questions
Can I still dive in Fuvahmulah in May?
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Is May cheaper for diving in Fuvahmulah?
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Fuvahmulah Dive Packages
5 to 10-night tiger shark diving packages with hotel and transfers included.
Diving Rates & Prices
Transparent pricing for shark dives, courses, equipment, and add-ons.
Tiger Sharks of Fuvahmulah
300+ named resident tiger sharks. Year-round encounters at Tiger Harbour.
Thresher Sharks of Fuvahmulah
Dawn cleaning station encounters with the elusive Pelagic Thresher.
Hammerhead Sharks of Fuvahmulah
Schooling scalloped hammerheads at Fuvahmulah's deep southern sites.
Oceanic Whitetip Sharks
Open-ocean encounters with the critically endangered oceanic whitetip.