Bangkok vs Seoul in May

Seoul is the better pick in May — 90 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seoul is warm, rainy, while Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.

Bangkok vs SeoulMay climate, side by side

BangkokSeoul
Comfort score47/100 (F)90/100 (S)
Feels-like high42°C24°C
Avg high / low36° / 27°24° / 14°
Rainfall143 mm105 mm
Rainy days198
Humidity76%71%
Air quality (AQI)9886

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

Bangkok vs Seoul in May — FAQ

Is May better in Bangkok or Seoul?
Seoul is the better pick in May — 90 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seoul is warm, rainy, while Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Seoul in May?
In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Seoul averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 105 mm.