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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 31/100

Phayao in May

Poor · 31/100
High / low32° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation156 mm22 wet days
Cloud cover48%monthly average
19.19° N, 99.88° EElevation 409 mUTC+7 · Indochina Time
When to goPhayao · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec31May
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
May: high / low32° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Phayao averages daytime highs of 32° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 156 mm of precipitation spread over about 22 wet days, with average cloud cover near 48%.

Days are 2.5° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 1.5°.

May scores 31/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Phayao. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, November and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:47 and sets at 18:48 local time, giving 13 h 02 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 22 minutes over the month.

Why 31/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%31%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%70%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Thailand's best in May

Where to go in May
Phuket
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Phuket

Phuket
29°May high
29wet days
38score
Phuket
Ranong
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Ranong

Ranong province
30°May high
27wet days
35score
Ranong
Mae Sai
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Mae Sai

Chiang Rai
31°May high
18wet days
35score
Mae Sai
Krabi
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Krabi

Krabi
30°May high
27wet days
34score
Krabi
·Questions

Phayao in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Phayao?

May scores 31/100 for Phayao, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 32°C with 22 wet days.

How warm is Phayao in May?

Daytime highs average 32°C and night-time lows 24°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Phayao in May?

Phayao receives about 156 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 22 days.