SeasonMapInle Lake (Nyaungshwe) weather in May
Myanmar
May in Inle Lake: hot, rainy, with muggy air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Inle Lake · #1037 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Inle Lake climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 29°C / 85°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 129 mm / 5.1 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Inle Lake 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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Inle Lake'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).
Fair weatherInle Lake's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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Within 300 km of Inle Lake — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Inle Lake in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Inle Lake?
- May in Inle Lake: hot, rainy, with muggy air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Inle Lake on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Inle Lake in May?
- In May, Inle Lake averages a daily high of 29.4°C and a low of 20.9°C, with about 128.9 mm of rain over roughly 19.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Inle Lake in May?
- Inle Lake has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in May.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — May
Within 300 km: Chiang Mai's Inthakin city pillar festival around 15 May – 12 Jun, and Bagan's Southwest monsoon around 20 May – 10 Oct.