Koh Tao Island weather in May

Are you planning a trip to Koh Tao Island in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Koh Tao Island in May?

Koh Tao Island is a region in Thailand. May in Koh Tao Island generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 28°C in Ko Tao. 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.

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 172 mm in Ko Tao. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 195 hours of sunshine in Ko Tao. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Koh Tao Island in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Koh Tao Island climate page.

Where to go in Koh Tao Island in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in Koh Tao Island on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Koh Tao Island

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Koh Tao Island?

Average weather in Ko Tao

In May Ko Tao 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.

Ko Tao
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<<   April April
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31°C 
28°C 
202 hours 
105 mm 
8 days 
31°C 
28°C 
195 hours 
172 mm 
17 days 
June   >> June
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31°C 
27°C 
151 hours 
155 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Ko Tao

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Is May the best time to visit Koh Tao Island?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Koh Tao Island with overall tolerable weather in Ko Tao. 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 Ko Tao. On the other hand, the months of September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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