What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Ho Chi Minh City in May?

In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Ho Chi Minh City averages 35°C high / 27°C low with about 197 mm.

Bangkok vs Ho Chi Minh City in May

Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City are nearly tied in May — 47 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air; Ho Chi Minh City is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Bangkok vs Ho Chi Minh City — May climate, side by side

	Bangkok	Ho Chi Minh City
Comfort score	47/100 (F)	48/100 (F)
Feels-like high	42°C	41°C
Avg high / low	36° / 27°	35° / 27°
Rainfall	143 mm	197 mm
Rainy days	19	24
Humidity	76%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	98	72

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

Bangkok vs Ho Chi Minh City in May — FAQ

Is May better in Bangkok or Ho Chi Minh City?: Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City are nearly tied in May — 47 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air; Ho Chi Minh City is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Ho Chi Minh City in May?: In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Ho Chi Minh City averages 35°C high / 27°C low with about 197 mm.