May is a hot and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Krabi. May is an excellent month for swimming in Krabi with very warm sea temperatures. Consider visiting Krabi in the months of January, February, March, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for May.
The average maximum temperature in Krabi in May is 32°. The average maximum temperature is 33° in the previous month and 31° in the next month.
The average temperature in Krabi in May is 29°. The average temperature ranges is 29° in the previous month and 28° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Krabi in May is 25°. The minimum temperature is 25° in the previous month and 25° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Krabi in May are 12.5 and there are 6.2 hours of sunshine per day on average during May making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in Krabi in May is typically 13.7 during May. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Krabi in May is 29.8° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in Krabi in May is 21.6cm and on average there are 10.9 rainy days in May making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Krabi in May is 25° which is very uncomfortable and fairly oppressive unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require airconditioning. The dew point is 24° in the previous month and 25° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Krabi in May is typically 90.9%. The maximum relative humidity is 90.5% in the previous month and 90.9% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Krabi in May is typically 74.7%. The average relative humidity is 69.9% in the previous month and 75.8% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Krabi in May is typically 16kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 16kmh in the previous month and 17kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Krabi in May is typically 6kmh. The average wind speed is 7kmh in the previous month and 7kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Krabi in May is from the West-Southwest.
