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

In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Jakarta averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 123 mm.

Bangkok vs Jakarta in May

Jakarta is the better pick in May — 62 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Jakarta is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality, while Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.

Bangkok vs Jakarta — May climate, side by side

	Bangkok	Jakarta
Comfort score	47/100 (F)	62/100 (C)
Feels-like high	42°C	38°C
Avg high / low	36° / 27°	32° / 24°
Rainfall	143 mm	123 mm
Rainy days	19	20
Humidity	76%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	98	169

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

Bangkok vs Jakarta in May — FAQ

Is May better in Bangkok or Jakarta?: Jakarta is the better pick in May — 62 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Jakarta is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality, while Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Jakarta in May?: In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Jakarta averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 123 mm.