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Mae Salong Weather in May

May in Mae Salong brings very high temperatures around 33°C (91°F) during the day, dropping to 22°C (72°F) at night, and as part of the rainy season, heavy rainfall is common.

Rainfall in Mae Salong in May

As part of the rainy season, Mae Salong sees around 17 days of rain in May, with an average of 267 mm (11 in). Rain during the rainy season here tends to be intense rather than just persistent drizzle. Expect significant downpours, often in the late afternoon.

Temperature in Mae Salong in May

May in Mae Salong brings typical temperatures with highs around 33°C (91°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). It's usually most comfortable outside during the morning and later in the day. Nights remain mild at 22°C (72°F), making evenings a pleasant time to be outdoors.

Sunshine in Mae Salong in May

The month enjoys around 199 hours of sunshine. The wet weather tends to wait until afternoon or evening to arrive, leaving the first half of most days dry and sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Mae Salong. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Mae Salong Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C (72°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C (91°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 267 mm (11 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 199 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chiang Rai, Thailand (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Best Places in Thailand in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Mae Salong in May

Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in May. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Mae Salong in May

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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