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Bang Tao Beach weather in May (Phuket Province, Thailand)

Looking to travel to Bang Tao Beach in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Bang Tao Beach generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 30°C. But by evening, they drop to around 27°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Bang Tao Beach in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 260 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

The city usually sees around 151 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Bang Tao Beach. December generally stands out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bang Tao Beach climate page with graphs.

 

Bang Tao Beach, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 30°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 71%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 260 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 151 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Phuket, Thailand (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in Thailand in May

Find out more about the weather in Thailand in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Bang Tao Beach in May?

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. With a water temperature of around 30°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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