Kanchanaburi weather in May (Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Kanchanaburi this May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, Kanchanaburi typically experiences extremely high temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 37°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 27°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Kanchanaburi in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 155 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kanchanaburi. December typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, March, April, May, June and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kanchanaburi, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 27°C  

Max Temperature 37°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 71%  

Sunshine 155 hours  

Percentage 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.

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

7/10

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