Koh Phangan weather in May
Considering a trip to Koh Phangan this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Koh Phangan in May?
Koh Phangan is a region in Thailand. May in Koh Phangan generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 28°C in Haad Rin. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Haad Rin with an average of 152 mm to heavy rainfall in Bottle Beach with 164 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 195 hours of sunshine in Haad Rin. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Koh Phangan for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Koh Phangan climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Koh Phangan?
Haad Rin
In May Haad Rin 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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Baan Tai
In May Baan Tai 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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Thongsala
In May Thongsala 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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Salad Beach
In May Salad Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Haad Yao
In May Haad Yao 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Koh Phangan, in Thailand.
Is May the best time to visit Koh Phangan?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Haad Rin, May might be a good time to visit Koh Phangan. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly perfect weather in Haad Rin. On the other hand, the months of October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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