The sunniest places in Thailand in May
The sunniest place in Thailand in May is Bangkok — Sunshine Score 66/100, around 32°C days and 152 mm of rain across the month, ahead of Rayong (65) and Ko Samui (65). 24 destinations compared from long-term climate normals.
Chasing pure heat instead? Phitsanulok is Thailand's warmest in May at 35°C / 95°F average daytime highs.
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| # | Destination | Score | Day high | Rain | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangkok | 66 | 32° / 90°F | 152 mm | — |
| 2 | Rayong | 65 | 30° / 86°F | 224 mm | 32° |
| 3 | Ko Samui | 65 | 30° / 86°F | 170 mm | 33° |
| 4 | Phuket | 65 | 29° / 84°F | 265 mm | 32° |
| 5 | Krabi | 65 | 29° / 84°F | 237 mm | 33° |
| 6 | Hat Yai | 64 | 30° / 86°F | 155 mm | — |
| 7 | Trang | 64 | 30° / 86°F | 220 mm | 33° |
| 8 | Chumphon | 64 | 30° / 86°F | 237 mm | 33° |
| 9 | Surat Thani | 64 | 31° / 88°F | 217 mm | — |
| 10 | Ranong | 64 | 30° / 86°F | 309 mm | 33° |
| 11 | Hua Hin | 64 | 32° / 90°F | 157 mm | 32° |
| 12 | Laem Ngop | 63 | 30° / 86°F | 321 mm | 32° |
| 13 | Nakhon Si Thammarat | 63 | 31° / 88°F | 164 mm | 33° |
| 14 | Buriram | 60 | 33° / 91°F | 169 mm | — |
| 15 | Ubon Ratchathani | 60 | 33° / 91°F | 170 mm | — |
| 16 | Surin | 60 | 33° / 91°F | 176 mm | — |
| 17 | Roi Et | 59 | 33° / 91°F | 178 mm | — |
| 18 | Khon Kaen | 53 | 34° / 93°F | 162 mm | — |
| 19 | Udon Thani | 53 | 34° / 93°F | 187 mm | — |
| 20 | Chiang Rai | 52 | 34° / 93°F | 178 mm | — |
| 21 | Nakhon Phanom | 52 | 34° / 93°F | 194 mm | — |
| 22 | Chiang Mai | 52 | 34° / 93°F | 189 mm | — |
| 23 | Mae Hong Son | 46 | 35° / 95°F | 179 mm | — |
| 24 | Phitsanulok | 46 | 35° / 95°F | 178 mm | — |
Worldwide instead? See where it's sunny in May. For the hottest rather than the sunniest, the Thailand heat guide covers every month.