Bangkok Weather in May

Weather Overview

Rainy season begins with afternoon thunderstorms.

35°C
Avg High
26°C
Avg Low
190mm
Rainfall
85%
Humidity

Pros & Cons of Visiting in May

Advantages

  • ✓Lower prices
  • ✓Fewer tourists
  • ✓Dramatic skies

Considerations

  • ✗Daily rain
  • ✗High humidity
  • ✗Some flooding

Events & Festivals

  • Visakha Bucha Day
  • Royal Ploughing Ceremony

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A good itinerary connects what you want to see with where you stay and the season in which you travel. Start with the best things to do in Bangkok, compare it with the best hotels in Bangkok and use the weather and best time to visit Bangkok to align the practical details.

  1. Things to do
  2. 2Places to stay
  3. 3Weather & timing
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