Bangkok weather in May (Bangkok Province, Thailand)
Wondering what the weather is like in Bangkok during May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.
Temperatures
The month of May in Bangkok typically brings extremely high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 36°C. But by evening, they drop to around 28°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
Precipitation
Bangkok in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 201 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of rain.Average sunshine
Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 216 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Bangkok. January and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bangkok climate page with graphs.
Bangkok, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
28°C
Max Temperature
36°C
Chance of Rain
48%
Precipitation
201 mm
Rainy days
14 days
Humidity
75%
Windspeed
4 km/h
Sunshine
216 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in Thailand in May
Find out more about the weather in Thailand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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