Weather in May in Chiang Mai Province
Planning a getaway to Chiang Mai Province this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Chiang Mai Province in May?
Chiang Mai Province is a region in Thailand. May in Chiang Mai Province generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very warm in Ban Pa Pae at 32°C to very hot in Lamphun at 36°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Lamphun and 22°C in Ban Pa Pae. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Chiang Mai with an average of 117 mm to heavy rainfall in Ban Pa Pae with 285 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Chiang Mai enjoys close to 199 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 Chiang Mai Province in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Chiang Mai Province climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Chiang Mai Province?
Chiang Mai
In May Chiang Mai generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mae Rim
In May Mae Rim generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hang Dong
In May Hang Dong generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chiang Dao
In May Chiang Dao generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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San Sai
In May San Sai generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°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 Chiang Mai Province, in Thailand.
Is May the best time to visit Chiang Mai Province?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Chiang Mai Province due to the typically poor weather in Chiang Mai.
On average, the best time to visit Chiang Mai Province is in January, November and December with generally perfect weather in Chiang Mai. In contrast, April, May, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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