Phayao Province Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Phayao Province, Thailand in May.

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Phayao Chiang Muan Chiang Kham

Planning a journey to Phayao Province, 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 Phayao Province in May

Phayao Province, Thailand is a region in Thailand. May in Phayao Province generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 32°C (90°F) in Chiang Muan to 34°C (93°F) in Phayao. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Phayao and 24°C (75°F) in Chiang Muan. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Phayao Province, Thailand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Chiang Muan with an average of 139 mm (5.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Chiang Kham with 213 mm (8.4 in).

Explore Phayao Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Phayao Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Phayao)

January30°C (86°F) February33°C (91°F) March36°C (97°F) April37°C (99°F) May34°C (93°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September32°C (90°F) October32°C (90°F) November31°C (88°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Phayao Province in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Phayao Province.

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 Phayao Province

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Phayao Province, Thailand?

Temperature range in Phayao Province (May)

Precipitation variation in Phayao Province (May)

Phayao

In May Phayao generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Chiang Muan

In May Chiang Muan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
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Chiang Kham

In May Chiang Kham generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
281 hours
199 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
256 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Phayao Province in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Phayao 34°C (93°F) 24°C (75°F) 195 mm (7.7 in)
Chiang Muan 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Chiang Kham 34°C (93°F) 24°C (75°F) 213 mm (8.4 in)

Phayao Province weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Phayao Province, Thailand in May?

May in Phayao Province, Thailand brings poor weather. In Phayao, daytime temperatures are typically around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows hover near 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Phayao Province, Thailand in May?

Average temperatures in Phayao Province, Thailand during May range from a nighttime low near 24°C (75°F) to a daytime high around 34°C (93°F) in Phayao.

Does Phayao Province, Thailand get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Phayao Province, Thailand peaks during May. Phayao averages roughly 195 mm (7.7 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Phayao Province, Thailand?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Phayao Province, Thailand due to the typically poor weather in Phayao.

Generally speaking, December provides perfect weather in Phayao. In contrast, March, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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