What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Ho Chi Minh City in May?

In May, Chiang Mai averages 36°C high / 25°C low with about 94 mm of rain; Ho Chi Minh City averages 35°C high / 27°C low with about 197 mm.

Chiang Mai vs Ho Chi Minh City in May

Chiang Mai is the better pick in May — 52 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is sweltering, rainy, while Ho Chi Minh City is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Chiang Mai vs Ho Chi Minh City — May climate, side by side

	Chiang Mai	Ho Chi Minh City
Comfort score	52/100 (D)	48/100 (F)
Feels-like high	41°C	41°C
Avg high / low	36° / 25°	35° / 27°
Rainfall	94 mm	197 mm
Rainy days	12	24
Humidity	68%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	67	72

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

Chiang Mai vs Ho Chi Minh City in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chiang Mai or Ho Chi Minh City?: Chiang Mai is the better pick in May — 52 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is sweltering, rainy, while Ho Chi Minh City is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Ho Chi Minh City in May?: In May, Chiang Mai averages 36°C high / 25°C low with about 94 mm of rain; Ho Chi Minh City averages 35°C high / 27°C low with about 197 mm.