Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Pattaya, Thailand in May
Weather score55Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 186mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
186mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
31°C
Weather score
55
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 186mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 31°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Pattaya, Thailand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May32°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 June
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May186mm average rain
May is wetter than Pattaya'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
May6.1 hours average sun
May sits close to Pattaya'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 Pattaya's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaApril to August and 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 Pattaya's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
