Chiang Kham weather in May (Phayao Province, Thailand)

Is Chiang Kham a good destination in May, weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, Chiang Kham tends to experience very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 34°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 24°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Chiang Kham in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 213 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With around 199 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Chiang Kham. January, February and December typically offer 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 Chiang Kham climate page with graphs.

 

Chiang Kham, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 213 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chiang Rai, Thailand (64 KM, 40 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.

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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

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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