Weather in Chiang Mai for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in Chiang Mai at the beginning of May is 41.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 31 °C by the end of May.
Chiang Mai experiences an exceptionally high level of rainfall in May, with more than 20 rainy days on average.
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Chiang Mai in May average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 42° | 2 43° | 3 40° | 4 41° | |||
5 41° | 6 41° | 7 40° | 8 39° | 9 38° | 10 37° | 11 36° |
12 35° | 13 39° | 14 39° | 15 38° | 16 39° | 17 35° | 18 38° |
19 38° | 20 39° | 21 37° | 22 25° | 23 26° | 24 24° | 25 25° |
26 26° | 27 28° | 28 32° | 29 34° | 30 36° | 31 36° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Chiang Mai
May weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 May | Sunny | 42° /26° | 0 mm | 10 | |
2 May | Patchy rain possible | 43° /26° | 0.2 mm | 9 | |
3 May | Patchy rain possible | 40° /26° | 0.2 mm | 9 | |
4 May | Sunny | 41° /25° | 0 mm | 10 | |
5 May | Sunny | 41° /25° | 0 mm | 10 | |
6 May | Patchy rain possible | 41° /25° | 0 mm | 9 | |
7 May | Patchy rain possible | 40° /26° | 1.2 mm | 9 | |
8 May | Patchy rain possible | 39° /24° | 2.9 mm | 8 | |
9 May | Moderate rain at times | 38° /23° | 5.5 mm | 8 | |
10 May | Patchy light drizzle | 37° /22° | 5.6 mm | 8 | |
11 May | Patchy light drizzle | 36° /22° | 3.1 mm | 8 | |
12 May | Patchy rain possible | 35° /24° | 0.2 mm | 8 | |
13 May | Patchy light rain | 39° /24° | 1.9 mm | 8 | |
14 May | Patchy light rain | 39° /24° | 8 mm | 8 | |
15 May | Light rain shower | 38° /23° | 17.8 mm | 8 | |
16 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 39° /24° | 18.2 mm | 8 | |
17 May | Heavy rain | 35° /24° | 46.7 mm | 8 | |
18 May | Patchy light rain | 38° /24° | 7.1 mm | 8 | |
19 May | Moderate rain at times | 38° /25° | 5.4 mm | 8 | |
20 May | Moderate rain at times | 39° /24° | 13.1 mm | 8 | |
21 May | Patchy rain possible | 37° /24° | 14.7 mm | 8 | |
22 May | Light rain shower | 25° /22° | 28.8 mm | 6 | |
23 May | Light rain shower | 26° /23° | 16.9 mm | 6 | |
24 May | Light rain shower | 24° /22° | 8.9 mm | 5 | |
25 May | Light rain shower | 25° /22° | 8.9 mm | 6 | |
26 May | Light rain shower | 26° /22° | 20.8 mm | 6 | |
27 May | Light rain shower | 28° /22° | 69.4 mm | 6 | |
28 May | Light rain shower | 32° /23° | 8.4 mm | 7 | |
29 May | Patchy rain possible | 34° /24° | 2.1 mm | 7 | |
30 May | Partly cloudy | 36° /24° | 0 mm | 9 | |
31 May | Partly cloudy | 36° /25° | 0.1 mm | 9 | |
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Chiang Mai in May - FAQ
What to pack to Chiang Mai in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Chiang Mai in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Chiang Mai, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
May rainfall patterns in Chiang Mai
UV exposure in Chiang Mai during May
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