What is the weather like in Bangkok vs San Francisco in May?

In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm.

Bangkok vs San Francisco in May

San Francisco is the better pick in May — 88 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.

Bangkok vs San Francisco — May climate, side by side

	🇹🇭 Bangkok	🇺🇸 San Francisco
Comfort score	47/100 (F)	88/100 (A)
Feels-like high	42°C	17°C
Avg high / low	36° / 27°	18° / 11°
Rainfall	143 mm	15 mm
Rainy days	19	2
Humidity	76%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	98	42

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

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Bangkok vs San Francisco in May — FAQ

Is May better in Bangkok or San Francisco?: San Francisco is the better pick in May — 88 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs San Francisco in May?: In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm.