MAY or MIGHT

It is important to keep 'may' and 'might' clear in your writing or conversation.  'Might' is also the past tense of 'may'.
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• May applies to situations that are, or could, be possible.
• Might applies to situations with less probability.

MAY

May is more factual.

• You may lose your job, if do this.
• We may go on a trip to Dubai, but we still haven't decided.
• You may come for dinner, but my cooking is appalling.
• May I have another cup of tea?

MIGHT

Might suggests that there is a small possibility of something happening or occurring.
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• If we hurry, we might catch that bus.
• If we go on a trip to Kenya, I might go on a safari.
• You might win the lottery, and then all your financial worries will be over.
• Might I ask you a favour?