Chiang Mai weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in Chiang Mai: highs of 31°C (88°F) and about 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 21°C (69°F) and cloud cover 80% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with April, it is cooler and wetter; June brings highs of 29°C (85°F) and 141 mm (5.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Chiang Mai, the largest city in Chiang Mai. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Chiang Mai?
least pleasant month Weather score 53/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Chiang Mai. For better conditions, consider Nov–Mar.
Does it rain a lot in Chiang Mai in May?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 189 mm (7.4 in) falls in an average May. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Chiang Mai in May?
Days average 31°C (88°F) and nights 21°C (69°F).
Chiang Mai weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (78°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 15 mm | 28% | best |
| February | 29°C (85°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 5 mm | 21% | best |
| March | 32°C (90°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 23 mm | 32% | best |
| April | 34°C (93°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 63 mm | 47% | fair |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 189 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| June | 29°C (85°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 141 mm | 94% | fair |
| July | 28°C (83°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 178 mm | 95% | least pleasant |
| August | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 237 mm | 95% | least pleasant |
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 222 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| October | 26°C (80°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 123 mm | 69% | fair |
| November | 25°C (78°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 37 mm | 41% | best |
| December | 24°C (76°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 13 mm | 34% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Chiang Mai in May
Weather can differ a lot within Chiang Mai: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiang Mai | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 189 mm | least pleasant |
| San Kamphaeng | 32°C (90°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 184 mm | least pleasant |
| Hang Dong | 32°C (89°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 185 mm | least pleasant |
| San Pa Tong | 32°C (89°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 185 mm | least pleasant |