When to go · Surat Thani
Surat Thani in May
Great month. Inside Surat Thani's best window: Dec–Apr (drier, cooler); Feb–Sep for the Gulf islands.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 33°C91°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 15
- Crowds
- Low
- Thailand overall
- Prices
- Low
- Thailand overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Surat Thani
Inside Surat Thani's best window: Dec–Apr (drier, cooler); Feb–Sep for the Gulf islands.
Weather in May
- Surat ThaniHighs around 33 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 15 daysHighs around 91 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 15 days
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