Railay Beach weather in May (Krabi Province, Thailand)

Looking to travel to Railay Beach in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Railay Beach typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 31°C. But by evening, they drop to around 27°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Railay Beach in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 267 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

The city usually sees around 156 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Railay Beach. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Railay Beach, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 267 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 156 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in Thailand in May

Find out more about the weather in Thailand in May and which places have the best weather 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 Railay Beach in May?

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 in May.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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