When to go · May
Thailand in May
Workable but with caveats
Monsoon begins
Daytime high
34°C
93°F
Overnight low
25°C
77°F
Rainfall
190 mm
wet
Crowd levels
low
quiet
Prices
low
value window
What to expect in Thailand in May
May brings hot weather to Thailand, with daytime highs around 34°C (93°F) and overnight lows near 25°C (77°F). Skies are typically distinctly rainy, with about 190 mm of rainfall on average. Monsoon begins.
May is a quiet stretch — most attractions are easy to access and you'll often have spaces to yourself. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs December–February, for context.
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