When to go · Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Jan (cooler and dry)). Across Thailand: Heat plus first rains; Andaman seas turn rough; the Gulf islands are the pick.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 34°C93°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 16
- Crowds
- Low
- Thailand overall
- Prices
- Low
- Thailand overall
Verdict
MixedThailand month rating
Outside the best window (Nov–Jan (cooler and dry)). Across Thailand: Heat plus first rains; Andaman seas turn rough; the Gulf islands are the pick.
Weather in May
- Chiang MaiHighs around 34 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 16 daysHighs around 93 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 16 days
- North, Thailand · Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Paihot
Cool nights Dec–Jan; the burning season (Feb–Apr) puts air quality among the worst in Asia — check AQI before booking.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Thailand overall
- Low
- Prices · Thailand overall
- Low
Thailand overall: Heat plus first rains; Andaman seas turn rough; the Gulf islands are the pick.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast