Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
93°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Bangkok
Thailand · Southeast Asia
Not the best time: Very hot, humid afternoons are the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
93°F
Lows around 81°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
7 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 22 wet days, more than in most months.
71%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot days with very humid air.
91%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 99° and nights feel near 91°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
19%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 90°F, easing to about 87°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning87°F
Feels 96°F
Rain32%
Cloud78%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday92°F
Feels 100°F
Rain40%
Cloud76%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon90°F
Feels 97°F
Rain46%
Cloud80%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening86°F
Feels 95°F
Rain28%
Cloud84%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89 | 71 | 0.7 | 3 | 8.8 | 71 |
| Feb | 91 | 75 | 0.8 | 5 | 8.8 | 74 |
| Mar | 93 | 78 | 1.9 | 8 | 8.7 | 74 |
| Apr | 94 | 81 | 3.5 | 14 | 8.6 | 74 |
| May | 93 | 81 | 6.1 | 22 | 7.0 | 76 |
| Jun | 92 | 81 | 5.3 | 22 | 5.9 | 76 |
| Jul | 91 | 80 | 6.2 | 25 | 5.5 | 77 |
| Aug | 91 | 80 | 6.1 | 25 | 5.2 | 77 |
| Sep | 90 | 79 | 10.4 | 27 | 5.2 | 81 |
| Oct | 90 | 78 | 7.1 | 20 | 6.4 | 80 |
| Nov | 90 | 75 | 1.9 | 8 | 7.8 | 74 |
| Dec | 88 | 71 | 0.4 | 2 | 8.5 | 69 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology