Best Beaches in South Eastern Asia in May

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These are the best beaches in South Eastern Asia in May, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.

Best Beach Destinations in South Eastern Asia in May

  • 30°C (87°F) Air
    29°C (84°F) Sea
    9.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (87°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 81% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 3.4cm (1.3inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Bali. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (84°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Bali with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 30°C (87°F) Air
    28°C (83°F) Sea
    9.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (87°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 80% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.4hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 3.4cm (1.3inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Lombok. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Lombok with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 31°C (88°F) Air
    28°C (83°F) Sea
    9.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.4 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (88°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 79% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 4.1cm (1.6inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in East Java. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in East Java with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 36°C (97°F) Air
    29°C (84°F) Sea
    7.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    3.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 36°C (97°F) which is scorching hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days, though you may want to only go to the beach early or late to avoid the midday sun. The sunshine percentage is 57% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.2 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Phan Thiet. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (84°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Phan Thiet with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 32°C (90°F) Air
    29°C (85°F) Sea
    7.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.4 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (90°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 56% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.1 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Bicol. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (85°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Bicol with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 31°C (88°F) Air
    28°C (82°F) Sea
    9.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.8 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (88°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 79% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 10.2cm (4.0inches) making it quite dry with only moderate showers. There are just 9.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in East Nusa Tenggara. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (82°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in East Nusa Tenggara with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 34°C (93°F) Air
    30°C (86°F) Sea
    6.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 34°C (93°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 51% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 15 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Ba Ria Vung Tau Province. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (86°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Ba Ria Vung Tau Province with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 33°C (91°F) Air
    30°C (86°F) Sea
    5.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.8 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (91°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.8 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Rompin District. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (86°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Rompin District with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 35°C (95°F) Air
    30°C (85°F) Sea
    6.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 35°C (95°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 52% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 5.1cm (2.0inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Myanmar. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (85°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Myanmar with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 34°C (92°F) Air
    28°C (83°F) Sea
    8.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 34°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 64% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 10.1cm (4.0inches) making it quite dry with only moderate showers. There are just 8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Cagayan. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Cagayan with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 32°C (90°F) Air
    29°C (85°F) Sea
    7.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (90°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 61% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.6hrs making the days quite long and bright. May has total rainfall of 7.8cm (3.1inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 14 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Davao Oriental. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (85°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Davao Oriental with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 34°C (92°F) Air
    29°C (83°F) Sea
    8.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    6.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 34°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 62% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.1hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 12.5cm (4.9inches) making it quite dry with only moderate showers. There are just 6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Illocos Norte. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Illocos Norte with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 33°C (92°F) Air
    28°C (82°F) Sea
    7.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.5 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.0 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 6.1cm (2.4inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 14.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Quang Nam Province. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (82°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Quang Nam Province with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 33°C (92°F) Air
    27°C (80°F) Sea
    6.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.5 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.9 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 6.1cm (2.4inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 14.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Quang Ngai Province. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (80°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Quang Ngai Province with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 32°C (90°F) Air
    29°C (84°F) Sea
    7.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.8 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (90°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 56% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.1 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 8.7cm (3.4inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 14.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Khanh Hoa Province. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (84°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Khanh Hoa Province with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 33°C (91°F) Air
    31°C (87°F) Sea
    6.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    16.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (91°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 51% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 6.5cm (2.6inches) making it often dry with only light showers. There are 16 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Kien Giang Province. Sea temperatures are a very warm 31°C (87°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Kien Giang Province with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 36°C (96°F) Air
    30°C (85°F) Sea
    7.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 36°C (96°F) which is scorching hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days, though you may want to only go to the beach early or late to avoid the midday sun. The sunshine percentage is 63% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.9hrs making the days quite long and bright. May has total rainfall of 10.5cm (4.1inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 15 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Surigao del Norte. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (85°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Surigao del Norte with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 33°C (91°F) Air
    29°C (85°F) Sea
    5.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (91°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 44% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 8.0cm (3.2inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 10 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Bohol Island. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (85°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Bohol Island with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 33°C (91°F) Air
    29°C (85°F) Sea
    5.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (91°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 44% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 8.0cm (3.2inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 10 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Visayas. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (85°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Visayas with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 33°C (92°F) Air
    30°C (86°F) Sea
    6.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    12.1 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.2 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 9.7cm (3.8inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 12.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Chonburi. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (86°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Chonburi with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 32°C (90°F) Air
    30°C (85°F) Sea
    5.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (90°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.7 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 7.8cm (3.1inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 14 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Davao. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (85°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Davao with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 32°C (90°F) Air
    30°C (85°F) Sea
    5.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (90°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.7 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 7.8cm (3.1inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 14 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Mindanao. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (85°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Mindanao with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 34°C (93°F) Air
    29°C (84°F) Sea
    6.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    20.1 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 34°C (93°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 55% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.9 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 8.3cm (3.3inches) making it a bit rainy but with mostly light showers although there are 20.1 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Binh Thuan Province. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (84°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Binh Thuan Province with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 33°C (91°F) Air
    30°C (85°F) Sea
    5.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.5 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (91°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.8 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 10.6cm (4.2inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 11.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Palawan Islands. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (85°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Palawan Islands with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 32°C (89°F) Air
    30°C (86°F) Sea
    6.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    18.6 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (89°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 51% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.3 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 10.9cm (4.3inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate tropical showers. There are 18.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Tarutao National Park. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (86°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Tarutao National Park with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 31°C (88°F) Air
    30°C (85°F) Sea
    5.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.9 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (88°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 10.7cm (4.2inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate tropical showers. There are 15.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Semporna District. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (85°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Semporna District with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 32°C (90°F) Air
    30°C (86°F) Sea
    7.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.1 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 32°C (90°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 58% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.2 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 17.2cm (6.8inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 13.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Terengganu. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (86°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Terengganu with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 33°C (91°F) Air
    30°C (85°F) Sea
    8.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    18.2 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (91°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 66% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.0hrs making the days quite long and bright. May has total rainfall of 18.6cm (7.3inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate tropical showers. There are 18.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Sentosa Island. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (85°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Sentosa Island with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 31°C (88°F) Air
    30°C (86°F) Sea
    7.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.5 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (88°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 66% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.9hrs making the days quite long and bright. May has total rainfall of 21.3cm (8.4inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate tropical showers. There are only 14.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Sumatra. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (86°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Sumatra with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 33°C (91°F) Air
    30°C (86°F) Sea
    6.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    18.0 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (91°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 55% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.9 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 15.8cm (6.2inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate tropical showers. There are 18 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Surat Thani. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (86°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Surat Thani with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

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