SeasonMapNgapali weather in May
Myanmar
May in Ngapali: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Ngapali · #978 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ngapali climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Sea temperature | 31°C / 88°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 185 mm / 7.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ngapali 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 Ngapali'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).
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What's on in Ngapali in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Monsoon shutdown
1 May – 30 Sep · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresThe Rakhine coast takes the full southwest monsoon and Ngapali simply closes: most hotels shut, the staff go home to the villages and the beach belongs to the fishing families again. Source ↗
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Ngapali in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Ngapali?
- May in Ngapali: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Ngapali on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Ngapali in May?
- In May, Ngapali averages a daily high of 31.3°C and a low of 25.4°C, with about 184.7 mm of rain over roughly 18.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ngapali in May?
- Ngapali has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in May.