Phuket Weather in May
Thailand · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high29°C (85°F)
Avg low28°C (83°F)
Rainfall282 mm (11.1 in)
RatingPoor 2.5/10
Expect hot days in Phuket in May: the average high is 29°C (85°F) and the average low is 28°C (83°F). The month is very wet, with about 282 mm (11.1 in) of rain spread over 29 days. Humidity averages 82%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 12.4 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Phuket?
May is not the best time to visit Phuket (2.5/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in February.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 29°C (85°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 28°C (83°F) |
| Daily mean | 29°C (84°F) |
| Rainfall | 282 mm (11.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 29 |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Cloud cover | 89% |
| Daylight | 12.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.9 km/h |
| vs April | 1°C cooler than April, with 135 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Phuket in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Phuket weather in other months
Jan28°C / 26°C84 mmGoodFeb29°C / 26°C37 mmExcellentMar30°C / 27°C103 mmFairApr30°C / 28°C147 mmPoorMay29°C / 28°C282 mmPoorJun29°C / 28°C271 mmPoorJul29°C / 28°C276 mmPoorAug28°C / 27°C318 mmPoorSep28°C / 27°C357 mmPoorOct28°C / 27°C322 mmPoorNov28°C / 27°C256 mmPoorDec28°C / 26°C159 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit PhuketJune →
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
- Krabi30°C · 252 mm
- Ko Samui30°C · 181 mm
- George Town30°C · 236 mm
- Medan30°C · 182 mm
- Hua Hin32°C · 164 mm
- Pattaya31°C · 150 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.