Pattaya vs Phuket in May

Pattaya is the better pick in May — 75 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pattaya is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Phuket is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Pattaya vs PhuketMay climate, side by side

PattayaPhuket
Comfort score75/100 (B)62/100 (C)
Feels-like high40°C39°C
Avg high / low33° / 27°33° / 26°
Rainfall164 mm280 mm
Rainy days2225
Humidity80%81%
Air quality (AQI)4740

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

Pattaya vs Phuket in May — FAQ

Is May better in Pattaya or Phuket?
Pattaya is the better pick in May — 75 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pattaya is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Phuket is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Pattaya vs Phuket in May?
In May, Pattaya averages 33°C high / 27°C low with about 164 mm of rain; Phuket averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 280 mm.