Weather in May in Bangkok Province
Are you planning a trip a to Bangkok Province in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Bangkok Province in May?
Bangkok Province is a region in Thailand. May in Bangkok Province generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very warm in Ko Phi Phi Lee at 30°C to very hot in Ban Doem Bang at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Ban Doem Bang and 27°C in Ko Phi Phi Lee. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Koh Samui with an average of 126 mm to heavy rainfall in Koh Kood with 399 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Bangkok enjoys close to 216 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bangkok Province in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Bangkok Province climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Bangkok Province?
Bangkok
In May Bangkok generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Koh Samui
In May Koh Samui generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lat Krabang
In May Lat Krabang generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bangna
In May Bangna generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nonthaburi
In May Nonthaburi generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bangkok Province, in Thailand.
Is May the best time to visit Bangkok Province?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bangkok, May may not be the ideal time to visit Bangkok Province.
Generally speaking, January and December provide perfect weather in Bangkok. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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