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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 35/100

Ranong in May

Mixed · 35/100Beach 51/100
High / low30° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation515 mm27 wet days
Sea30°surface temperature
9.97° N, 98.63° EElevation 38 mUTC+7 · Indochina Time
When to goRanong · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec35May
Best timeJan–Mar
May: high / low30° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Ranong averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 515 mm of precipitation spread over about 27 wet days, with average cloud cover near 61%.

Days are 2.1° cooler than in April on average, and June brings little change. The sea averages 30°, comfortably warm for swimming.

May scores 35/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Ranong. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 18:40 local time, giving 12 h 35 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 11 minutes over the month.

Why 35/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%55%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%48%

Beach score this month: 51/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiNearby in May

Around Ranong this month

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Kawthaung

Tanintharyi Region · 9.4 km W
29°May high
27wet days
38score
Kawthaung
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Where to go in May
Phuket
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Phuket

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

Chumphon
30°May high
25wet days
34score
Chumphon
·Questions

Ranong in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Ranong?

May scores 35/100 for Ranong, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 30°C with 27 wet days.

How warm is Ranong in May?

Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 25°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Ranong in May?

Ranong receives about 515 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 27 days.

Can you swim in Ranong in May?

The sea averages 30°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.