SeasonMapHsipaw weather in May
Myanmar
May in Hsipaw: sweltering, rainy — a gamble, with 37°C afternoons.
#11 of 12 months in Hsipaw · #1242 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 51/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Hsipaw climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 33°C / 91°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Rainfall | 127 mm / 5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 57 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Hsipaw in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
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Best months for Hsipaw's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherHsipaw's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Hsipaw — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Hsipaw in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Hsipaw?
- May in Hsipaw: sweltering, rainy — a gamble, with 37°C afternoons. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Hsipaw on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
- What is the weather like in Hsipaw in May?
- In May, Hsipaw averages a daily high of 32.8°C and a low of 22.2°C, with about 127.2 mm of rain over roughly 16.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Hsipaw in May?
- Hsipaw has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 57 in May.
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