Ko Lanta weather in May

Ko Lanta, Thailand
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May in Ko Lanta: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 27 rainy days.

#8 of 12 months in Ko Lanta · #673 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 73/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Ko Lanta climate normals — May

Daytime high29°C / 85°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low26°C / 79°F
Rainfall268 mm / 10.6 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days27 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 76°F
Sunshine9.5 h/day
Daylight12.5 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)35🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Ko Lanta in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Ko Lanta?
May in Ko Lanta: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 27 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Ko Lanta on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
What is the weather like in Ko Lanta in May?
In May, Ko Lanta averages a daily high of 29.4°C and a low of 26°C, with about 268.2 mm of rain over roughly 26.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Ko Lanta in May?
Ko Lanta has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in May.

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