Khao Yai National Park

Khao Yai National Park Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand in May.

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Mu Si Pak Chong

Planning a journey to Khao Yai National Park, Thailand this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Khao Yai National Park in May

Khao Yai National Park, Thailand is a region in Thailand. May in Khao Yai National Park generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Mu Si. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Khao Yai National Park, Thailand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Pak Chong with an average of 188 mm (7.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Mu Si with 271 mm (11 in).

Explore Khao Yai National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Khao Yai National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Mu Si)

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May32°C (90°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Khao Yai National Park in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Khao Yai National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Khao Yai National Park

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand?

Temperature range in Khao Yai National Park (May)

Precipitation variation in Khao Yai National Park (May)

Mu Si

In May Mu Si generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
175 mm (6.9 in)
271 mm (11 in)
286 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Mu Si →

Pak Chong

In May Pak Chong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Pak Chong →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Khao Yai National Park in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mu Si 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 271 mm (11 in)
Pak Chong 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)

Khao Yai National Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand in May?

In May, Khao Yai National Park, Thailand generally has poor weather conditions. Mu Si sees daytime temperatures near 32°C (90°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand in May?

Mu Si averages a daytime maximum of 32°C (90°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

Does Khao Yai National Park, Thailand get a lot of rain in May?

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to Khao Yai National Park, Thailand, with Mu Si averaging around 271 mm (11 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Khao Yai National Park, Thailand?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Khao Yai National Park, Thailand due to the typically poor weather in Mu Si.

On average, the best time to visit Khao Yai National Park, Thailand is in December with generally perfect weather in Mu Si. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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