Koh Samui weather in May
Planning a getaway to Koh Samui 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 Koh Samui in May?
Koh Samui is a region in Thailand. May in Koh Samui generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Chaweng Beach to 34°C in Suratthani. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Suratthani and 28°C in Chaweng Beach. 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.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Laem Set Beach with an average of 119 mm to heavy rainfall in Suratthani with 165 mm. Meanwhile, Chaweng Beach enjoys close to 193 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 Koh Samui in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Koh Samui climate page.
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Popular destinations in Koh Samui
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Average weather in Chaweng Beach
In May Chaweng Beach 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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Average weather in Lamai Beach
In May Lamai Beach 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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Average weather in Bophut
In May Bophut 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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Average weather in Choeng Mon Beach
In May Choeng Mon Beach 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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Average weather in Mae Nam Beach
In May Mae Nam Beach 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 Samui, in Thailand.
Is May the best time to visit Koh Samui?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Koh Samui with overall tolerable weather in Chaweng Beach.
On average, the best time to visit Koh Samui is in January and February with generally perfect weather in Chaweng Beach. On the other hand, the weather in October and November tend to be poor.
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