What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Pakse in May?

In May, Chiang Mai averages 36°C high / 25°C low with about 94 mm of rain; Pakse averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 165 mm.

Chiang Mai vs Pakse in May

Pakse is the better pick in May — 57 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pakse is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Chiang Mai is sweltering, rainy.

Chiang Mai vs Pakse — May climate, side by side

	🇹🇭 Chiang Mai	🇱🇦 Pakse
Comfort score	52/100 (D)	57/100 (D)
Feels-like high	41°C	39°C
Avg high / low	36° / 25°	33° / 25°
Rainfall	94 mm	165 mm
Rainy days	12	19
Humidity	68%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	67	56

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

Month by month

Chiang Mai 🇹🇭 Thailandsweltering, rainy · best January52
Pakse 🇱🇦 Laossweltering, soaked, muggy air · best January57

Chiang Mai vs Pakse in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chiang Mai or Pakse?: Pakse is the better pick in May — 57 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pakse is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Chiang Mai is sweltering, rainy.
What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Pakse in May?: In May, Chiang Mai averages 36°C high / 25°C low with about 94 mm of rain; Pakse averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 165 mm.