Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Ngapali, Myanmar in May
Weather score51Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 283mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
34°C
Rain
283mm
Sun
6.3h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
51
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 283mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ngapali, Myanmar with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May34°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May283mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Ngapali's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.3 hours average sun
May sits close to Ngapali's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May30°C average sea
May is one of Ngapali's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaApril to June and September to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May51 weather score
May is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.