Weather in May in Thailand
Planning a journey to Thailand this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.For a closer look at conditions across Thailand, refer to the map below.
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
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 216 hours of sunshine in Bangkok. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Thailand climate page.
Where to go in Thailand in May
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Popular destinations
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 heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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.
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.
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.
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 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, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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