Phi Phi Islands Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Phi Phi Islands, Thailand in May.

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Planning a journey to the Phi Phi Islands, 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 the Phi Phi Islands in May

The Phi Phi Islands, Thailand is a region in Thailand. May in the Phi Phi Islands generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Phi Phi Don. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Phi Phi Islands, Thailand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 262 mm (10 in) in Phi Phi Don.

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Phi Phi Don typically sees 156 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore the Phi Phi Islands by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March31°C (88°F) April31°C (88°F) May31°C (88°F) This monthJune30°C (86°F) July30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Phi Phi Islands in May

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

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 the Phi Phi Islands

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in the Phi Phi Islands, Thailand?

Phi Phi Don

In May Phi Phi Don generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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April
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Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
156 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
262 mm (10 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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The Phi Phi Islands weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Phi Phi Islands, Thailand in May?

In May, the Phi Phi Islands, Thailand generally has poor weather conditions. Phi Phi Don sees daytime temperatures near 31°C (88°F), with nights cooling to roughly 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in the Phi Phi Islands, Thailand in May?

In Phi Phi Don, the average daytime high in May is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 27°C (81°F).

Does the Phi Phi Islands, Thailand get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Phi Phi Don records an average of 262 mm (10 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for the Phi Phi Islands, Thailand.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Phi Phi Islands, Thailand?

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

On average, the best time to visit the Phi Phi Islands, Thailand is in February with generally pleasant weather in Phi Phi Don. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Phi Phi Islands.

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