Bangkok Weather in May
Thailand · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high34°C (94°F)
Avg low26°C (79°F)
Rainfall164 mm (6.5 in)
RatingPoor 0.6/10
Expect very hot days in Bangkok in May: the average high is 34°C (94°F) and the average low is 26°C (79°F). The month is wet, with about 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain spread over 22 days. You get roughly 12.6 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Bangkok?
May is not the best time to visit Bangkok (0.6/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in December.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 34°C (94°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 26°C (79°F) |
| Daily mean | 30°C (85°F) |
| Rainfall | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 22 |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Cloud cover | 85% |
| Daylight | 12.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.6 km/h |
| vs April | 2°C cooler than April, with 83 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Bangkok in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Bangkok weather in other months
Jan33°C / 20°C15 mmGoodFeb36°C / 23°C16 mmFairMar37°C / 25°C39 mmFairApr37°C / 26°C81 mmPoorMay34°C / 26°C164 mmPoorJun33°C / 25°C160 mmPoorJul32°C / 25°C185 mmPoorAug32°C / 25°C196 mmPoorSep31°C / 24°C299 mmPoorOct31°C / 24°C214 mmPoorNov30°C / 22°C43 mmGoodDec31°C / 20°C9 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit BangkokJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Istanbul21°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Izmir25°C · 27 mm · Excellent
- Antalya27°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Bodrum24°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Wuzhong27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
- Taiyuan27°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Pattaya31°C · 150 mm
- Hua Hin32°C · 164 mm
- Siem Reap34°C · 138 mm
- Ko Samui30°C · 181 mm
- Vientiane35°C · 160 mm
- Phnom Penh34°C · 134 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.