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

How does the weather in Chiang Saen usually fare in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Chiang Saen usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 34°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 24°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Chiang Saen in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 236 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 Saen. January, February and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Chiang Saen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 236 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chiang Rai, Thailand (49 KM, 30 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

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