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 Seoul — May climate, side by side
| Bangkok | Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 47/100 (F) | 90/100 (S) |
| Feels-like high | 42°C | 24°C |
| Avg high / low | 36° / 27° | 24° / 14° |
| Rainfall | 143 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 19 | 8 |
| Humidity | 76% | 71% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 98 | 86 |
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.