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

In May, Chiang Mai averages 36°C high / 25°C low with about 94 mm of rain; Pattaya averages 33°C high / 27°C low with about 164 mm.

Chiang Mai vs Pattaya in May

Pattaya is the better pick in May — 75 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pattaya is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Chiang Mai is sweltering, rainy.

Chiang Mai vs Pattaya — May climate, side by side

	Chiang Mai	Pattaya
Comfort score	52/100 (D)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	41°C	40°C
Avg high / low	36° / 25°	33° / 27°
Rainfall	94 mm	164 mm
Rainy days	12	22
Humidity	68%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	67	47

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

Chiang Mai vs Pattaya in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chiang Mai or Pattaya?: Pattaya is the better pick in May — 75 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pattaya is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Chiang Mai is sweltering, rainy.
What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Pattaya in May?: In May, Chiang Mai averages 36°C high / 25°C low with about 94 mm of rain; Pattaya averages 33°C high / 27°C low with about 164 mm.