Chiang Mai vs Seoul in May

Seoul is the better pick in May — 90 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seoul is nice, rainy, while Chiang Mai is sweltering, a little rain.

Chiang Mai vs SeoulMay climate, side by side

Chiang MaiSeoul
Comfort score60/100 (C)90/100 (S)
Feels-like high39°C22°C
Avg high / low35° / 25°23° / 12°
Rainfall60 mm96 mm
Rainy days98
Humidity70%67%
Air quality (AQI)6786

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

Chiang Mai vs Seoul in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chiang Mai or Seoul?
Seoul is the better pick in May — 90 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seoul is nice, rainy, while Chiang Mai is sweltering, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Seoul in May?
In May, Chiang Mai averages 35°C high / 25°C low with about 60 mm of rain; Seoul averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 96 mm.