Surat Thani Province weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Surat Thani Province this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Surat Thani Province in May?
Surat Thani Province is a region in Thailand. May in Surat Thani Province 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 35°C in Ban Nong Ri. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Ban Nong Ri and 28°C in Chaweng Beach. 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.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Laem Set Beach with an average of 119 mm to heavy rainfall in Khao Sok with 266 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.
For specific regional insights in Surat Thani Province for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Surat Thani Province climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Surat Thani Province?
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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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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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.
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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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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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Surat Thani Province, in Thailand.
Is May the best time to visit Surat Thani Province?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Surat Thani Province with overall tolerable weather in Chaweng Beach.
On average, the best time to visit Surat Thani Province is in January and February with generally perfect weather in Chaweng Beach. The weather in October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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