Chiang Mai Province weather in May
Planning a getaway to Chiang Mai Province this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Chiang Mai Province in May?
Chiang Mai Province is a region in Thailand. May in Chiang Mai Province generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 32°C in Ban Pa Pae to 36°C in Lamphun. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Lamphun and 22°C in Ban Pa Pae. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Chiang Mai with an average of 117 mm to heavy rainfall in Ban Pa Pae with 285 mm. The city Chiang Mai usually sees around 199 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Chiang Mai Province in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Chiang Mai Province climate page.
Where to go in Chiang Mai Province in May
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Chiang Mai Province?
Chiang Mai
In May Chiang Mai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Mae Rim
In May Mae Rim generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Hang Dong
In May Hang Dong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Chiang Dao
In May Chiang Dao generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
San Sai
In May San Sai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Chiang Mai Province?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Chiang Mai Province due to the typically poor weather in Chiang Mai.
On average, the best time to visit Chiang Mai Province is in January, November and December with generally perfect weather in Chiang Mai. In contrast, April, May, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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