Chiang Mai Weather in May

What's the weather like in Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai) in May 2024?

The climate in Chiang Mai during May can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

May is in the spring in Chiang Mai and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Chiang Mai weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 33.3°C 91.9°F
Nightly temperature 22.5°C 72.5°F
Average temperature 27.9°C 82.2°F
Daily sunshine 8.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 165 mm 6.5 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 29.1°C 84.4°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 4.3kph 3 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Chiang Mai with around 165mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai average temperature in May

May rainfall

Chiang Mai average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Chiang Mai average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Chiang Mai in May 2024.

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Chiang Mai weather stats

Chiang Mai weather statistics
Hottest month: April 35.2°C 95.4°F
Driest month: February 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: February 10.5hrs
Coldest month: January 28°C 82.4°F
Wettest month: August 226mm 8.9ins
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