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

In May, Chiang Mai averages 36°C high / 25°C low with about 94 mm of rain; Phuket averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 280 mm.

Chiang Mai vs Phuket in May

Phuket is the better pick in May — 62 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Phuket is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Chiang Mai is sweltering, rainy.

Chiang Mai vs Phuket — May climate, side by side

	Chiang Mai	Phuket
Comfort score	52/100 (D)	62/100 (C)
Feels-like high	41°C	39°C
Avg high / low	36° / 25°	33° / 26°
Rainfall	94 mm	280 mm
Rainy days	12	25
Humidity	68%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	67	40

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

Chiang Mai vs Phuket in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chiang Mai or Phuket?: Phuket is the better pick in May — 62 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Phuket is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Chiang Mai is sweltering, rainy.
What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Phuket in May?: In May, Chiang Mai averages 36°C high / 25°C low with about 94 mm of rain; Phuket averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 280 mm.