Weather in May in Phuket Province
Planning a getaway to Phuket Province 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 Phuket Province in May?
Phuket Province is a region in Thailand. May in Phuket Province generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 27°C in Patong Beach. 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.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Ko Racha Yai with an average of 225 mm to heavy rainfall in Por Bay with 270 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 151 hours of sunlight anticipated in Patong Beach. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Phuket Province in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Phuket Province climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Phuket Province?
Patong Beach
In May Patong Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Phuket Town
In May Phuket Town generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Rawai Beach
In May Rawai Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Karon Beach
In May Karon Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kata Beach
In May Kata Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Phuket Province, in Thailand.
Is May the best time to visit Phuket Province?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Phuket Province with often poor weather in Patong Beach.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly pleasant weather in Patong Beach. The weather in May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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