The month in detail
What to expect in May
In May, Bangkok sees 91°F during the day with 6.3h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
May ranks 9 out of 12 months in Bangkok. Compared to April: −4°F daytime, 22 pts more rainy days, −1.3h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
oppressive heat
25°
Daylight
12.6h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 43
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Bangkok is December (5.9/10), 1.3 pt higher than May.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Thailand
🗣️LanguageThai
💶CurrencyThai Baht (฿)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 95°F
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 88°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 60%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Other destinations in May
If May doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Bangkok ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
ThailandTropical climate with a 5.9 → 4.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
13.75°N · 100.52°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bangkok?
December is the best month with 88°F highs, 73°F lows, 6.9h of sunshine and 3.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Bangkok get in December?
Bangkok averages 6.9 sunshine hours per day in December. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Bangkok?
August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Bangkok in December?
In December, overnight lows reach 73°F, while afternoon highs average 88°F.
Is Bangkok good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Bangkok scores 5.6/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains December with a score of 5.9/10.
When should you avoid Bangkok?
August is the most difficult month to visit Bangkok, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Bangkok in May?
The average UV index reaches 8 in May in Bangkok (very high), with about 12.6h of daylight. Protection essential.