Weather in May in Thailand
Are you planning a trip a to Thailand in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Thailand in May?
May in Thailand generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very warm in Ban Khlong Muang at 30°C to very hot in Nakhon Sawan at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Nakhon Sawan and 25°C in Ban Khlong Muang. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Puk Tian with an average of 95 mm to heavy rainfall in Ban Lao Kok Kho with 495 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Bangkok enjoys approximately 216 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Thailand for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Thailand climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Thailand?
Bangkok
In May Bangkok generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chiang Mai
In May Chiang Mai generally has extremely 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.
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Patong Beach
In May Patong Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hua Hin
In May Hua Hin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ao Nang Beach
In May Ao Nang Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Thailand.
Is May the best time to visit Thailand?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Thailand due to the typically poor weather in Bangkok.
On average, the best time to visit Thailand is in January and December with generally perfect weather in Bangkok. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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