Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Chiang Mai, Thailand in May
Weather score56Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 165mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
165mm
Sun
7.7h
Weather score
56
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 165mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Chiang Mai, Thailand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May33°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 April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May165mm average rain
May is wetter than Chiang Mai's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
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
May7.7 hours average sun
May sits close to Chiang Mai's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May56 weather score
May scores below Chiang Mai'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.
