What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Hanoi in May?

In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Hanoi averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 221 mm.

Bangkok vs Hanoi in May

Bangkok and Hanoi are nearly tied in May — 47 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air; Hanoi is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Bangkok vs Hanoi — May climate, side by side

	Bangkok	Hanoi
Comfort score	47/100 (F)	50/100 (D)
Feels-like high	42°C	39°C
Avg high / low	36° / 27°	32° / 25°
Rainfall	143 mm	221 mm
Rainy days	19	17
Humidity	76%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	98	113

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

Bangkok vs Hanoi in May — FAQ

Is May better in Bangkok or Hanoi?: Bangkok and Hanoi are nearly tied in May — 47 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air; Hanoi is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Hanoi in May?: In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Hanoi averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 221 mm.