Almost in the blink of an eye the monsoon season sets in across Thailand in early May, eagerly awaited by locals, since it gives some relief from the scorching heat of April, but annoying for tourists…
Don’t give up hope, though, because the rainy season in Thailand doesn’t mean only gray days, rather it means clouds that gather suddenly, usually in the afternoon or overnight, bringing a deluge of warm rain of relatively short duration, which then disappears just as quickly.
Rain has little effect on the prevailing heat, and it does not necessarily rain every day (the frequency and duration depends largely on the region you are in), and it is not too intense during May, which is the beginning of the season.
When it’s not raining, the sun is bright and warm, and there are advantages for taking a trip to Thailand in the rainy season: the tourist areas are less crowded and also cheaper.
Visiting Thailand in May is a bit of a gamble when it comes to the amount of sunshine you get, but if you don’t mind getting soaked by the rain, you can still go home with a nice tan.
The average temperature in Thailand during May is 29°C; in other words: hot. This is aggravated by the humidity level, which is around 80% as the monsoon season begins, with an increased chance of frequent thunderstorms.
The average rainfall for Thailand during May is 170mm, but this general figure is only an estimation, since the amount of rainfall varies depending on the region you visit.
Bangkok is steamy in May, with daytime humidity hovering around 90% and high temperatures averaging 34°C. An average of 190mm of rain falls during May in Bangkok, with around nine rainy days in the month.
On the south coast, by contrast, Phuket experiences its wettest month of the year in May, with 340mm and an average of nineteen rainy days.
If the date you have chosen is perhaps not the best time to visit the country, don’t worry, because we have left you information about the climate in Thailand for each month of the year, so you will know which areas are where you can move without having to pay so much attention to the sky.
Anyway, remember that it’s okay if there is some rain, it’s part of the adventure too!
