SeasonMapKo Tao (Koh Tao) weather in May
Thailand
May in Ko Tao: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Ko Tao · #848 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Ko Tao in May
Other months in Ko Tao
Ko Tao's forum calls March a good window as the seas calm after the rainy season — flat water and great visibility for diving, with only occasional cloudy days and the odd rain shower rather than a washout. Regulars flag the humidity as climbing as the hot season sets in, though it's not yet the peak heat of April-June.
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Ko Tao climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 80°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Sea temperature | 31°C / 88°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 168 mm / 6.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ko Tao 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.
Peak crowdsClear water, dive season, Long summer break in Thailand, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ko Tao'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 weatherKo Tao's weather peaks February–April, best around March.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Ko Tao in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Clear water, dive season
1 Feb – 30 Sep · usuallyDry seasonCrowdedThe settled half of the Gulf year, when the boats to Chumphon Pinnacle and Sail Rock go out every day and the training courses run back to back. Visibility is at its best on the shoulder months.
- Nature
Whale shark season
15 Mar – 31 May · usuallyDive seasonThey turn up on the pinnacles for a few weeks in the spring, and again in a smaller run around September and October. Sightings get posted on the dive-shop boards within the hour; nobody guarantees them.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ko Tao — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Ko Tao?
Ko Tao in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Ko Tao?
- May in Ko Tao: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Ko Tao on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Ko Tao in May?
- In May, Ko Tao averages a daily high of 28.4°C and a low of 26.7°C, with about 168.2 mm of rain over roughly 20.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ko Tao in May?
- Ko Tao has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in May.
Other months in Ko Tao
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — May
Within 300 km: Khao Lak's Manta and whale shark season around 1 Feb – 5 May, and Ko Pha Ngan's Gulf dry season around 15 Jan – 31 Aug.