What is the weather like in Ko Samui vs Penang in May?

In May, Ko Samui averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 131 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 274 mm.

Ko Samui vs Penang in May

Ko Samui is the better pick in May — 77 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ko Samui is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Penang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Ko Samui vs Penang — May climate, side by side

	Ko Samui	Penang
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	65/100 (C)
Feels-like high	40°C	38°C
Avg high / low	33° / 26°	31° / 25°
Rainfall	131 mm	274 mm
Rainy days	20	28
Humidity	79%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	35	64

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

Ko Samui vs Penang in May — FAQ

Is May better in Ko Samui or Penang?: Ko Samui is the better pick in May — 77 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ko Samui is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Penang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Ko Samui vs Penang in May?: In May, Ko Samui averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 131 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 274 mm.