Bangkok in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Bangkok in may 2025
The weather in Bangkok in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 8
Weather at 6am
86°F
Moderate rain at times
29% of time
27%
25%
14%
Weather at 12pm
95°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
33%
20%
10%
Weather at 6pm
90°F
Partly Cloudy
35% of time
24%
20%
14%
Weather at 3am
86°F
30%
28%
27%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Bangkok in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Bangkok in may.
The climate of Bangkok in may is tolerable
Heavy heat and fairly heavy rainfall are critical elements to describe the weather in Bangkok throughout May. In fact, the sun has barely risen and the heat is already felt which may inconvenience people who are unaccustomed to a humid atmosphere where heat and moisture go hand in hand.
Bangkok at the Beginning of May
Temperatures ranging from 30° C to 36° C translate into hot mornings and hot summer days. In other words, it is hot in early May! On the other hand, the weather is divided between the beautiful sunny days and the rainy ones that alternate during the first ten days of the month.
Bangkok in the Middle of May
The weather conditions in mid-May are identical to those at the beginning of the month and characterized by the combination of high heat and high humidity. The climate throughout May in Bangkok translates into the alternating of fine weather and rainy days. A few days even see the eruption of torrential rains!
Bangkok at the End of May
The showers increase in intensity and frequency during the last days of May. Even if the mornings are often magnificent, it is frequent that the afternoons become rather humid. On the other hand, the rainfall has the advantage of refreshing the atmosphere because they are accompanied by a slight drop in temperatures.
May: another location in Thailand?
If you want to go to Thailand in may, there are destinations with better weather than Bangkok:
In may, Chiang Rai, Hua Hin, Khon Kaen, Koh Samui, Nakhon Ratchasima and Pai have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Bangkok in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of may.
May | |||||
Outside temperature | |||||
Average temperature | 92°F | ||||
Highest temperature | 97°F | ||||
Lowest temperature | 86°F | ||||
Highest record temperature | 104°F (2019) | ||||
Lowest record temperature | 77°F (2009) | ||||
Number of days at +86°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
Sea temperature | |||||
Average sea temperature | 86°F | ||||
Lowest sea temperature | 84°F | ||||
Highest sea temperature | 89°F | ||||
Wind | |||||
Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
Wind temperature | 86°F | ||||
Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
Rainfall | 8.1in | ||||
Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||||
Record daily rainfall | 2.9in (2017) | ||||
Other climate data | |||||
Humidity | 73% | ||||
Visibility | 9.38km | ||||
Cloud cover | 34% | ||||
UV index | 8 | ||||
Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
Sunrise and sunset | |||||
Time of sunrise | 05:52 | ||||
Time of sunset | 18:37 | ||||
Length of day | 12:45 | ||||
Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Bangkok in may 2024:
86°F to 103°F
86°F to 101°F
86°F to 99°F
88°F to 99°F
88°F to 104°F
88°F to 101°F
88°F to 99°F
88°F to 99°F
86°F to 99°F
86°F to 99°F
86°F to 95°F
86°F to 99°F
88°F to 101°F
83°F to 94°F
86°F to 97°F
86°F to 99°F
86°F to 97°F
86°F to 95°F
86°F to 99°F
85°F to 101°F
85°F to 95°F
85°F to 86°F
79°F to 83°F
79°F to 83°F
81°F to 90°F
81°F to 92°F
85°F to 94°F
83°F to 99°F
85°F to 97°F
85°F to 97°F
85°F to 95°F
Map: other cities in Thailand in may
Cities near Bangkok:
Nakhon Pathom in may | tolerable weather |
Chachoengsao in may | tolerable weather |
Chon Buri in may | tolerable weather |
Samut Songkhram in may | tolerable weather |
Ayutthaya in may | tolerable weather |
Amphawa in may | tolerable weather |
Si Racha in may | tolerable weather |
Ratchaburi in may | tolerable weather |
Bang Lamung in may | tolerable weather |
Phetchaburi in may | tolerable weather |
Suphan Buri in may | tolerable weather |
Pattaya in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Weather data for Bangkok in may:
Weather data for Bangkok for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Bangkok. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Bangkok can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Bangkok.