Thailand Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Thailand experiences hot and rainy weather as it transitions from the dry season to the southwest monsoon. The average temperature in Thailand in May ranges from 28.0°C (82.4°F) to 36.7°C (98.1°F), with highs reaching up to 40°C (104°F) or more in some areas. The average precipitation is 2.37 inches, with rain expected on about 18 days of the month. The hot and humid conditions make it a popular time for Thais to visit the beach or cool off in the many waterways throughout the country. The increased rainfall helps to alleviate some of the dry conditions from the previous months and provides much-needed water for agriculture.
What is the temperature in Thailand in May?
Average air temperature in Thailand is 31.9°C (89.4°F) in May. The outside temperature in Thailand feels like 37.5°C (99.5°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 36.7°C (98.1°F) and feels like 44°C (111.2°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 28°C (82.4°F) which feels like 31.1°C (88°F).
How hot is Thailand in May?
The hot temperature in May in Thailand rises to 39.5°C (103.1°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 64.8% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 48.2 °C (118.8°F). The average maximum temp in Thailand is 36.7°C (118.8°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Thailand in May?
The coldest temp in Thailand in May drops to 25.2°C (77.4°F) during the cold nights. With 20.7km/h (12.9mph) winds and 64.8% humidity it feels like 25.2°C (77.4°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 28°C (82.4°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Thailand in May?
Yes, it rains for 18 days in Thailand in May averaging 2.37 mm of precipitation. Thailand has a 54.8% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Thailand throughout May?
Thailand has 2.37 mm (0.09 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 18 days out of the entire month.
Is Thailand windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Thailand during May is 20.7km/h (12.9mph) and average windgust is 29.1km/h (18.1mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 30.7km/h (19.1mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Thailand in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Thailand.
What are the humidity levels in Thailand in May?
The average humidity levels in Thailand in May are 64.8%. Daily humidity levels in Thailand range from 53.4% to 77.8% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Thailand in May?
Thailand has 12 hours 45 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Thailand in May is at 5:52:00 and the sunset is at 18:37:38.
What is the cloud coverage in Thailand in May?
Clouds cover 44.2% of the sky on average throughout May in Thailand. The cloud coverage ranges from 26.7% to 70.5% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Thailand?
The average UV index in Thailand is 7.2 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 4 to 9.
What is the solar radiation in Thailand in May?
The average solar radiation is 188.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Thailand during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 104.1 W/m2 to 231.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Thailand?
The average solar energy during May in Thailand is 16.3 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 8.9 MJ/m2, to 20.1 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Thailand in May?
Yes, there is a 37.8% risk for severe weather in Thailand in May.
What is the air pressure in Thailand in May?
On average the air pressure in Thailand in May is 1007.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1003.2 mb to 1009.8 mb.
What is the visibility in Thailand in May?
The average daylight visibility in Thailand in May is 9.9 km (6.1 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.3 km (5.8 miles) to 10.5 km (6.5 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Thailand in May?
The average dew point in Thailand during May is 24°C (75.2°F).
Where is the data for Thailand climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Thailand in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- PATHUMTHANI, TH
- SAMUTPRAKAN AGROMET, TH
- SUVARNABHUMI INTER AIRPORT, TH
- BANG NA AGROMET, TH
- BANGKOK PORT, TH
- BANGKOK METROPOLIS, TH
- BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL, TH
- CHON BURI SATTAHIP, TH
- EW4214 Khu Khot TH
- VTBD
- VTBS