Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Bangkok, Thailand in May
Weather score55Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 182mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
34°C
Rain
182mm
Sun
6.7h
Sea
31°C
Weather score
55
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 182mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 31°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Compare Bangkok, Thailand 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
May182mm average rain
May sits near Bangkok's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.7 hours average sun
May sits close to Bangkok'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
May31°C average sea
May is one of Bangkok's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaApril to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May55 weather score
May scores below Bangkok's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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