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

In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Pattaya averages 33°C high / 27°C low with about 164 mm.

Bangkok vs Pattaya in May

Pattaya is the better pick in May — 75 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pattaya is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.

Bangkok vs Pattaya — May climate, side by side

	🇹🇭 Bangkok	🇹🇭 Pattaya
Comfort score	47/100 (F)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	42°C	40°C
Avg high / low	36° / 27°	33° / 27°
Rainfall	143 mm	164 mm
Rainy days	19	22
Humidity	76%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	98	47

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

Month by month

Bangkok 🇹🇭 Thailandsweltering, rainy, muggy air · best December47
Pattaya 🇹🇭 Thailandsweltering, soaked, clean air · best December75

Bangkok vs Pattaya in May — FAQ

Is May better in Bangkok or Pattaya?: Pattaya is the better pick in May — 75 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pattaya is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Pattaya in May?: In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Pattaya averages 33°C high / 27°C low with about 164 mm.