Mae Rim weather in May (Chiang Mai Province, Thailand)

What is the weather forecast for Mae Rim in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During May, Mae Rim usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 35°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 24°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Mae Rim in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 160 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see 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 Mae Rim. 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 Mae Rim climate page with graphs.

 

Mae Rim, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 35°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 160 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chiang Mai, Thailand (15 KM, 9 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.

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

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mae Rim.

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