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

Clear/Sunny

27%

Partly Cloudy

25%

Heavy rain

14%

Weather at 12pm
95°F

Partly Cloudy

33%

Moderate rain at times

20%

Heavy rain

10%

Weather at 6pm
90°F

Clear/Sunny

24%

Moderate rain at times

20%

Heavy rain

14%

Weather at 3am
86°F

Moderate rain at times

30%

Partly Cloudy

28%

Clear/Sunny

27%

Heavy rain

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.

more information about Thailand's weather in may


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:

01-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 103°F
02-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 101°F
03-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 99°F
04-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
88°F to 99°F
05-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
88°F to 104°F
06-05-2024
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
88°F to 101°F
07-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
88°F to 99°F
08-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
88°F to 99°F
09-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
86°F to 99°F
10-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
86°F to 99°F
11-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
86°F to 95°F
12-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 99°F
13-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
88°F to 101°F
14-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
83°F to 94°F
15-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 97°F
16-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
86°F to 99°F
17-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 97°F
18-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
86°F to 95°F
19-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
86°F to 99°F
20-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
85°F to 101°F
21-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
85°F to 95°F
22-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
85°F to 86°F
23-05-2024
Light rain shower
79°F to 83°F
24-05-2024
Light rain shower
79°F to 83°F
25-05-2024
Cloudy
81°F to 90°F
26-05-2024
Overcast
81°F to 92°F
27-05-2024
Cloudy
85°F to 94°F
28-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
83°F to 99°F
29-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
85°F to 97°F
30-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
85°F to 97°F
31-05-2024
Cloudy
85°F to 95°F

Map: other cities in Thailand in may

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Thailand in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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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.


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