Is May A Perfect Time to Enjoy Thailand’s Weather?

The Kingdom of Thailand has a very strong tourism development. Each region has its own attractive points. In May, tourism in Thailand is considered underdeveloped due to the bad weather. Most destinations have reduced the number of visitors. Domestic hotels and airlines in Thailand usually carry out promotions in May, so if you travel to Thailand in May, you can save a lot of money. Join us to find out how Thailand's weather in May is? What to prepare when traveling to Thailand in May?

1. Weather/average temperature

In mid-May, Thailand weather often appears southwest monsoon. However, you can still travel here if it is resistant to hot temperatures. The cost is also much cheaper. Some places have very high temperatures. The temperature in Chiang Mai can be up to 40°C, the temperature of some northern provinces can be up to 45°C.

On the coast, the Gulf of Thailand is affected by the southwest monsoon, making May become a good month to visit some islands, such as Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. On the land, you can visit: Hua Hin and Cha Am area. On the east coast, Koh Chang has relatively high rainfall and is not suitable for relaxation. Pattaya and Koh Samet have relatively low rainfall so it is suitable for playing.

Temperatures in each region of Thailand are completely different

2. Suitable activities in May

There are many activities and celebrations that will take place in May in Thailand. In May, the Royal Plow will take place in Bangkok. In the North, quite a lot of unique festivals are also held.

Not only that, on May 15, the Visakha Bucha holiday will also take place with the meaning of commemorating the three events of Buddha's life: the day Buddha was born, the day Buddha was enlightened and the day Buddha died. Visakha Bucha Day is a major holiday in Thailand.

If you are planning to come to Thailand in the nearest day but your budget is too limited, consider traveling to Thailand in May. You can also plan, book hotels and air tickets early to save costs. Because the weather in May in Thailand is quite hot, you should prepare some necessary personal items such as hats, protective clothing, umbrellas and plenty of water.

There are many activities that you can take part in when you come to Thailand in May

Hopefully our sharing of Thai weather in May above will help you prepare better for the trip. If you have any questions, please share with us for a thorough explanation! Refer Thailand Tour and choose suitable one for you.

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