Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Chiang Mai with an average temperature of 36°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 34°C to a high of 37°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Chiang Mai in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Chiang Mai with hot temperatures, averaging around 37°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 36°C, with nights close to 26°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Chiang Mai will be around 35°C, with nights close to 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 185 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 46% per day this month. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have a lower chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Chiang Mai. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Chiang Mai in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
36°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
37°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
34°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
185 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Chiang Mai?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Chiang Mai. The average temperature of 36°C this month is uncomfortably hot, and there’s too much chance of rain.
The typhoon season in Chiang Mai runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Chiang Mai in May
With 42°C, Chiang Mai hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 22°C to a high of 30°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Chiang Mai
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Chiang Mai, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Chiang Mai
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Chiang Mai, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 14 days of rain in Chiang Mai.
Daily UV Index in May in Chiang Mai
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Chiang Mai, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Chiang Mai Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Chiang Mai, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Chiang Mai Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Chiang Mai, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Chiang Mai
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Chiang Mai. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Chiang Mai by Month
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