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

In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Phuket averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 280 mm.

Bangkok vs Phuket in May

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

Bangkok vs Phuket — May climate, side by side

	Bangkok	Phuket
Comfort score	47/100 (F)	62/100 (C)
Feels-like high	42°C	39°C
Avg high / low	36° / 27°	33° / 26°
Rainfall	143 mm	280 mm
Rainy days	19	25
Humidity	76%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	98	40

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

Bangkok vs Phuket in May — FAQ

Is May better in Bangkok or Phuket?: Phuket is the better pick in May — 62 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Phuket is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Phuket in May?: In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Phuket averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 280 mm.