Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
96°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Chiang Mai
Thailand · Southeast Asia
Not the best time: Very hot, humid afternoons are the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Early to mid
Daytime high
96°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Rainy spells
Sun
8.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent, but usually comes in brief, on-and-off spells. About 14 wet days this month.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot days with very humid air.
70%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 101° and nights feel near 88°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
30%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
3 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 93°F, easing to about 88°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning86°F
Feels 94°F
Rain23%
Cloud66%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday94°F
Feels 101°F
Rain18%
Cloud63%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon93°F
Feels 99°F
Rain27%
Cloud70%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening88°F
Feels 95°F
Rain19%
Cloud75%
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 | 87 | 60 | 0.3 | 1 | 9.1 | 72 |
| Feb | 92 | 64 | 0.2 | 1 | 9.8 | 62 |
| Mar | 97 | 70 | 0.4 | 2 | 9.0 | 57 |
| Apr | 100 | 76 | 1.1 | 5 | 9.0 | 57 |
| May | 96 | 78 | 4.1 | 14 | 8.6 | 68 |
| Jun | 93 | 79 | 4.4 | 18 | 6.0 | 73 |
| Jul | 91 | 78 | 6.9 | 22 | 5.0 | 77 |
| Aug | 90 | 77 | 8.8 | 24 | 4.6 | 81 |
| Sep | 90 | 76 | 9.1 | 23 | 5.8 | 83 |
| Oct | 90 | 74 | 4.9 | 15 | 7.2 | 83 |
| Nov | 88 | 68 | 1.0 | 5 | 7.8 | 81 |
| Dec | 85 | 62 | 0.3 | 1 | 8.3 | 78 |
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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
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