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Thailand temperatures in May

In Thailand in May the average maximum daytime temperatures are very high and range from 30°C (86°F) in Thongsala to 36°C (96°F) in Nakhon Sawan. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Nakhon Sawan and 28°C (82°F) in Thongsala.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Thailand in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Thailand on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30ºC (86ºF). Warm: 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF). Pleasant: 18ºC (64ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF) Moderate: 12ºC (54ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF). Cold: 2ºC (36ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF). Very cold: lower than 2ºC (36ºF)

  • What is the warmest city in May in Thailand?
    • Nakhon Sawan tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (96°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 25°C (77°F).

  • What is the coldest city in May in Thailand?
    • The coldest city in May in Thailand is Thongsala when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 30°C (86°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 28°C (82°F).

  • How much sun does Thailand get in May?
    • May is generally a sunny month with an average of 216 hours of sunshine in Bangkok during the whole month.

  • How warm is the water in May?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 30°C (86°F) in Phuket this month, an ideal temperature for swimming.

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