Ban Pong weather in May (Chiang Mai Province, Thailand)

How does the May weather in Ban Pong compare to other months? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Ban Pong typically experiences extremely high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 35°C, cooling down at night to around 25°C. Note that these temperatures are average, but some days may be hotter. Dress in cool, breathable fabrics to stay comfortable in the heat.

Precipitation

Ban Pong in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 162 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 199 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Ban Pong.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Ban Pong. January and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ban Pong climate page with graphs.

 

Ban Pong, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 35°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 162 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chiang Mai, Thailand (9 KM, 5 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

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