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Chiang Rai weather in May (Chiang Rai Province, Thailand)

What is the weather forecast for Chiang Rai in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Chiang Rai includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 34°C, cooling off to about 24°C at night. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Chiang Rai in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 258 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 199 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

 

Chiang Rai, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 34°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 258 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
SunshineSunshine 199 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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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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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