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Thailand in May
Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi) gets rougher seas; Gulf islands stay drier and calmer.
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 26°C (79°F). Skies are typically distinctly rainy, with about 220 mm of rainfall on average. Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi) gets rougher seas; Gulf islands stay drier and calmer..
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.
What’s happening in May
- 🎉Royal Ploughing Ceremony · MayAn ancient Brahmin-Buddhist rite held at Sanam Luang to mark the start of the rice-growing season. Sacred oxen plough a ceremonial furrow and their food choices are read to predict the year's harvest.
Live fares for Thailand in May
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