Sukhothai weather in May (Sukhothai Province, Thailand)

How is May weather typically in Sukhothai? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Sukhothai includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 37°C, while nights can cool down to about 27°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Sukhothai in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 219 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 199 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Sukhothai.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Sukhothai. December typically offers the best circumstances. While March, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sukhothai climate page with graphs.

 

Sukhothai, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 27°C  

Max Temperature 37°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 219 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Phitsanulok, Thailand (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in Thailand in May

Find out more about the weather in Thailand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

7/10

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