May is a hot and rainy time for sunbathing in Thailand. May is an excellent month for swimming in Thailand with very warm sea temperatures. Consider visiting Thailand 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 Thailand in May is 32°. The average maximum temperature is 33° in the previous month and 32° in the next month.
The average temperature in Thailand in May is 29°. The average temperature ranges is 29° in the previous month and 29° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Thailand in May is 26°. The minimum temperature is 26° in the previous month and 26° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Thailand in May are 12.6 and there are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day on average during May making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in Thailand 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 Thailand in May is 29.9° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in Thailand in May is 32.4cm and on average there are 16.3 rainy days in May making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Thailand in May is 26° 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 26° in the previous month and 26° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Thailand in May is typically 90.2%. The maximum relative humidity is 90.2% in the previous month and 89.2% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Thailand in May is typically 76.4%. The average relative humidity is 74.6% in the previous month and 76.1% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Thailand in May is typically 21kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 20kmh in the previous month and 23kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Thailand in May is typically 8kmh. The average wind speed is 8kmh in the previous month and 10kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Thailand in May is from the West-Southwest.
