What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Chiang Mai in May?

In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Chiang Mai averages 36°C high / 25°C low with about 94 mm.

Bangkok vs Chiang Mai in May

Chiang Mai is the better pick in May — 52 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is sweltering, rainy, while Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.

Bangkok vs Chiang Mai — May climate, side by side

	🇹🇭 Bangkok	🇹🇭 Chiang Mai
Comfort score	47/100 (F)	52/100 (D)
Feels-like high	42°C	41°C
Avg high / low	36° / 27°	36° / 25°
Rainfall	143 mm	94 mm
Rainy days	19	12
Humidity	76%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	98	67

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Bangkok 🇹🇭 Thailandsweltering, rainy, muggy air · best December47
Chiang Mai 🇹🇭 Thailandsweltering, rainy · best January52

Bangkok vs Chiang Mai in May — FAQ

Is May better in Bangkok or Chiang Mai?: Chiang Mai is the better pick in May — 52 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is sweltering, rainy, while Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Chiang Mai in May?: In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Chiang Mai averages 36°C high / 25°C low with about 94 mm.