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

In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 109 mm.

Bangkok vs Reykjavík in May

Reykjavík is the better pick in May — 72 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Reykjavík is cold, rainy, clean air, while Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.

Bangkok vs Reykjavík — May climate, side by side

	🇹🇭 Bangkok	🇮🇸 Reykjavík
Comfort score	47/100 (F)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	42°C	6°C
Avg high / low	36° / 27°	10° / 5°
Rainfall	143 mm	109 mm
Rainy days	19	18
Humidity	76%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	98	40

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

Month by month

Bangkok 🇹🇭 Thailandsweltering, rainy, muggy air · best December47
Reykjavík 🇮🇸 Icelandcold, rainy, clean air · best July72

Bangkok vs Reykjavík in May — FAQ

Is May better in Bangkok or Reykjavík?: Reykjavík is the better pick in May — 72 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Reykjavík is cold, rainy, clean air, while Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Reykjavík in May?: In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Reykjavík averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 109 mm.