Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Yala, Thailand in May
Weather score61Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 158mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
158mm
Sun
6.8h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
61
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 158mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h 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 Yala, 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 August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May158mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Yala's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.8 hours average sun
May sits close to Yala's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May30°C average sea
May is one of Yala'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
May61 weather score
May scores below Yala's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.