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

Thinking of visiting Mae Chan in May? Check the weather first! Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Mae Chan includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 34°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 23°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Mae Chan in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 270 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 199 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

 

Mae Chan, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 34°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 270 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 199 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Chiang Rai, Thailand (27 KM, 17 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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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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