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Phi Phi Don weather in May (Phi Phi Islands, Thailand)

Wondering what the weather is like in Phi Phi Don during May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Phi Phi Don usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 31°C. At night, they generally drop to 27°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Phi Phi Don in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 262 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 21 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 156 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Phi Phi Don. February typically offers the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Phi Phi Don, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 68%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 262 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 156 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Railey, Thailand (30 KM, 18 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
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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