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With daytime temperatures of 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows of 22°C (72°F), May in Ban Pakthôn brings very high temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that May is part of the rainy season, with frequent and often heavy rainfall.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Ban Pakthôn. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in May. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in May - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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